"The Love of Monsieur" by George Gibbs is a historical fiction set in the turbulent 17th century, in both England and France. It centers around Monsieur Mornay, a French chevalier with a reputation for being both charming and reckless. His life becomes a whirlwind of political games and romantic challenges. The heart of the story explores the rivals he makes among English gentlemen, and his complicated relationship with Mistress Barbara Clerke. The book creates a world where love, honor, class, and jealousy clash, making for a dangerous situation.
The Love of Monsieur
By George Gibbs
In a world of 17th-century nobility, intrigue, and romance leads a charming Frenchman into a dangerous game of love and rivalry with English gentlemen.
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About the AuthorGeorge Fort Gibbs was an American author, illustrator, artist, and screenwriter. As an author, he wrote more than 50 popular books, primarily adventure stories revolving around espionage in "exotic" locations. Several of his books were made into films. His illustrations appeared prominently in such magazines as The Saturday Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal, Redbook and The Delineator. He also illustrated some of his own novels, and the novels of others. As a painter he produced many portraits, and painted murals for Pennsylvania Station and Girard College in Philadelphia. His screenwriting credits include a film about the life of Voltaire.
George Fort Gibbs was an American author, illustrator, artist, and screenwriter. As an author, he wrote more than 50 popular books, primarily adventure stories revolving around espionage in "exotic" locations. Several of his books were made into films. His illustrations appeared prominently in such magazines as The Saturday Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal, Redbook and The Delineator. He also illustrated some of his own novels, and the novels of others. As a painter he produced many portraits, and painted murals for Pennsylvania Station and Girard College in Philadelphia. His screenwriting credits include a film about the life of Voltaire.
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