Marguerite de Valois

Marguerite de Valois is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas in 1847. The story follows the life of Marguerite de Valois, a French queen and mistress of King Henry IV, from her early years as a young woman to her later years as a powerful and influential figure in French politics. Throughout the novel, Dumas explores themes of love, power, and betrayal, as Marguerite navigates the complexities of royal life and the treacherous political landscape of 17th-century France. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Marguerite emerges as a strong and independent woman who refuses to be defined by her circumstances. The novel is known for its vivid depictions of French history and culture, as well as its memorable characters and engaging plot. Dumas' masterful storytelling and poetic prose make Marguerite de Valois a compelling and thought-provoking read that continues to captivate readers to this day.

By Alexandre Dumas · First published 1847 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 60 chapters

Contents

• MONSIEUR DE GUISE'S LATIN
• THE QUEEN OF NAVARRE'S BEDCHAMBER
• THE POET-KING
• THE EVENING OF THE 24TH OF AUGUST, 1572
• OF THE LOUVRE IN PARTICULAR, AND OF VIRTUE IN GENERAL
• THE DEBT PAID
• THE NIGHT OF THE 24TH OF AUGUST, 1572
• THE MASSACRE
• THE MURDERERS
• DEATH, MASS, OR THE BASTILLE
• THE HAWTHORN OF THE CEMETERY OF THE INNOCENTS
• MUTUAL CONFIDENCES
• HOW THERE ARE KEYS WHICH OPEN DOORS THEY ARE NOT MEANT FOR
• THE SECOND MARRIAGE NIGHT
• WHAT WOMAN WILLS, GOD WILLS
• A DEAD ENEMY'S BODY ALWAYS SMELLS SWEET
• MAITRE AMBROISE PARE'S CONFRERE
• THE GHOSTS
• THE ABODE OF MAITRE RENE, PERFUMER TO THE QUEEN MOTHER
• THE BLACK HENS
• MADAME DE SAUVE'S APARTMENT
• "SIRE, YOU SHALL BE KING."
• A NEW CONVERT
• THE RUE TIZON AND THE RUE CLOCHE PERCEE
• THE CHERRY-COLORED CLOAK
• MARGARITA
• THE HAND OF GOD
• THE LETTER FROM ROME
• THE DEPARTURE
• MAUREVEL
• THE HUNT
• FRATERNITY
• THE GRATITUDE OF KING CHARLES IX
• MAN PROPOSES BUT GOD DISPOSES
• A NIGHT OF KINGS
• THE ANAGRAM
• THE RETURN TO THE LOUVRE
• THE GIRDLE OF THE QUEEN MOTHER
• PROJECTS OF REVENGE
• THE ATRIDES
• THE HOROSCOPE
• CONFIDENCES
• THE AMBASSADORS
• ORESTES AND PYLADES
• ORTHON
• THE INN OF LA BELLE ETOILE
• DE MOUY DE SAINT PHALE
• TWO HEADS FOR ONE CROWN
• THE TREATISE ON HUNTING
• HAWKING
• THE PAVILION OF FRANCOIS I
• THE EXAMINATION
• ACTEON
• THE FOREST OF VINCENNES
• THE FIGURE OF WAX
• THE INVISIBLE BUCKLERS
• THE JUDGES
• THE TORTURE OF THE BOOT
• THE CHAPEL
• THE PLACE SAINT JEAN EN GREVE

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