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"The Two Dianas," Volume 1, is a historical novel set in 16th century France, amidst the opulent courts and simmering political tensions of the era. Paul Meurice weaves a tale of romance and intrigue, drawing readers into a world of powerful families, secret alliances, and forbidden loves. This volume introduces the central characters and establishes the complex web of relationships that will shape their destinies. With vivid descriptions and meticulous attention to historical detail, "The show more Two Dianas" offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, appealing to readers of historical fiction and romance alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. show lessTags
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1st half of this book. Not his strongest. From what I've read online, he probably didn't write any of it. It was sketched by him but was written almost entirely by a collaborator.
Set in the early years of Henri II's reign with a young Catherine de Medici as his queen. We see the conflict of Protestant and Catholic brewing but not yet boiling over. This tells the story of Diana de Poitiers (Henri II's mistress) and Diana de Castro, the King's illegitimate daughter who is in love with the son of the imprisoned Count de Montgommery. This first book fleshes out the characters and their relationships as well as the seige and fall of St. Quentin to the English and Spanish. Gabriel, the Vicount of Montgommery, and Diana de Castro taken hostage show more by the English in Calais after the fall of St. Quentin. Gabriel is released for payment of his bond but Diana is kept out of love for her by her jailer. Diana is then rescued by Gabriel who works with the French to capture Calais.
Could have been great in Dumas' actual hands. show less
Set in the early years of Henri II's reign with a young Catherine de Medici as his queen. We see the conflict of Protestant and Catholic brewing but not yet boiling over. This tells the story of Diana de Poitiers (Henri II's mistress) and Diana de Castro, the King's illegitimate daughter who is in love with the son of the imprisoned Count de Montgommery. This first book fleshes out the characters and their relationships as well as the seige and fall of St. Quentin to the English and Spanish. Gabriel, the Vicount of Montgommery, and Diana de Castro taken hostage show more by the English in Calais after the fall of St. Quentin. Gabriel is released for payment of his bond but Diana is kept out of love for her by her jailer. Diana is then rescued by Gabriel who works with the French to capture Calais.
Could have been great in Dumas' actual hands. show less
Illustrated with a frontispiece in photogravure, each illustration has tissue guard printed with caption. Very attractive binding in black cloth with floral decoration on covers and spines in light green and orange. Spine titles are gold, most very bright, a few slightly rubbed.
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- The Two Dianas (Volume 1) (Volume 1)
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- Henri II, King of France (1519-1559); Diane de Poitiers, Duchess of Valentinois (1499-1566); Diana de Castro; Gabriel de Montgomery; Catherine de Medici
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- PQ2229 — Language and Literature French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese literatures French literature Modern literature 19th century
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