Monsieur de Guise is a historical novel by Perley Poore Sheehan, published in 1908. It tells the story of Henri de Guise, a French nobleman and soldier who lived during the 16th century. The novel follows Henri's life from his childhood in the court of King Francis I, through his military campaigns in Italy and Germany, and his eventual rise to power as the leader of the Catholic League. Along the way, Henri must contend with the machinations of the powerful Medici family, the intrigues of the French court, and the ambitions of his own family. The novel is a sweeping epic of courtly life, political intrigue, and religious conflict, and is a vivid portrait of a turbulent period in European history.
By Perley Poore Sheehan · First published 1919 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure