The Duke's Motto: A Melodrama

"The Duke's Motto: A Melodrama" by Justin H. McCarthy is a captivating historical novel set in France, painting a picture of a time rife with political secrets and personal battles. The story centers on Henri de Lagardere, a sharp-witted and talented swordsman who finds himself caught in a treacherous scheme. Lagardere's adventure begins at the Inn of the Seven Devils, a place filled with rugged men drinking, talking loudly, and showing off their wild ways. Among them, the hunchback Æsop stands out, calmly reading a book while everyone else parties. When Lagardere arrives, he throws a wrench into their plans with his charm and skill. Early on, hints of a dark plot involving the Duke and his cousin point to the thrilling and dramatic events that will follow. The novel is filled with action, romance and mysteries that keeps you guessing until the very end.