"My Sword's My Fortune: A Story of Old France" by Herbert Hayens unfolds in 1650, a period of unrest in France under Anne of Austria and the young Louis XIV, and centers around Albert de Lalande's bold journey from his quiet home to the vibrant capital, Paris, following the encouragement of veteran Roland Belloc. Motivated by ambition and the desire to reclaim his family's heritage, Albert leaves behind his worried mother and plunges headfirst into a world of political plots and personal conflicts. Upon arriving in Paris, he discovers a city rife with danger and intrigue as he becomes entangled in the conspiracies against Cardinal Mazarin. The story introduces a cast of characters, highlighting Albert's struggles and the secrets he discovers, which will ultimately define his fate in a treacherous era of French history.
My Sword's My Fortune: A Story of Old France
By Herbert Hayens
In a France teeming with political unrest, a young man risks everything to reclaim his family's honor and fortune, thrusting himself into a dangerous game of secrets and rivalries.
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