Marguerite de Valois (collection): The Charming Jeweler; The Mistress of the King of Navarre (eBook, ePUB)
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Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail, Vicomte (1829-1871), was a master of gripping adventure novels that readers in the second half of the 19th century literally swept off the shelves. His works, published in huge editions and translated into many languages, won the hearts of millions, and his name became a symbol of intrigue, action and dramatic plots. Ponson du Terrail is best known for his cycle about Rocambole, a charismatic member of a criminal secret society whose adventures shook the entire literary world. However, this volume includes two other brilliant novels by the writer - "The Pretty ...
Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail, Vicomte (1829-1871), was a master of gripping adventure novels that readers in the second half of the 19th century literally swept off the shelves. His works, published in huge editions and translated into many languages, won the hearts of millions, and his name became a symbol of intrigue, action and dramatic plots. Ponson du Terrail is best known for his cycle about Rocambole, a charismatic member of a criminal secret society whose adventures shook the entire literary world. However, this volume includes two other brilliant novels by the writer - "The Pretty Jeweler" and "The Mistress of the King of Navarre", united by the image of the legendary Marguerite of Valois. Marguerite of Valois, Queen of France and Navarre, is known not only for her beauty, but also for her intelligence, courage and desire to defend women's rights. Her contemporaries called her Minerva, the patroness of science and the arts, and her descendants saw her as one of the first feminists who defended freedom of choice, including in love. The pages of the novels bring to life the era of intrigue, passions and the struggle for power. The reader will meet the young Henry of Navarre, the future king of France, their friends, enemies, rivals and lovers. In these books, Ponson du Terrail masterfully intertwines historical events with fictional adventures, creating a fascinating narrative full of unexpected twists and vivid characters. This edition is made taking into account the best translation traditions, conveying the atmosphere of the era and the fascinating style of the original. These novels are a godsend for those who appreciate adventure literature and historical dramas that captivate from the first pages and do not let go until the very end.
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