Les Pardaillan: Volume 4 (English version) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798258161000)

Love, Treachery, and Steel: The Epic Cloak-and-Dagger Saga Continues!

Dive into the thrilling fourth volume of Michel Zévaco's masterpiece of historical fiction, The Pardaillans. Set against the blood-soaked backdrop of 16th-century France, Fausta Vanquished catapults readers into a deadly political chess match where the fate of a nation hangs on the edge of a sword.

As King Henri III battles the rebellious Duke of Guise for the soul of France, the fearless and honorable Chevalier de Pardaillan finds himself ensnared in a far more personal and lethal war. His ultimate nemesis-the dazzling, diabolical, and fiercely ambitious Princess Fausta, a true descendant of the Borgias-has returned. Driven by a thirst for absolute power and a dark, twisted passion for Pardaillan, Fausta will stop at nothing to claim the throne of France... even if it means destroying the only man she has ever loved.

From the sinister traps of the Parisian underworld and the grand halls of the Château de Blois to a blazing inferno in Rome, Pardaillan must rely on his unmatched swordsmanship and sharp wit to survive.

In this breathtaking volume, you will witness:

• Historical Upheaval: The dramatic assassinations of the Duke of Guise and King Henri III, and the final, agonizing days of Catherine de Médicis.

• Epic Duels & Escapes: Pardaillan's heart-pounding battles against the lethal assassins of the Holy League, including his bitter rival, Maurevert.

• A Fatal Romance: The explosive and tragic culmination of Pardaillan and Fausta's toxic love affair, leaving behind a dark legacy that will change everything.

Translated into English by Edgard Bronce-Ceray, this masterful edition brings Zévaco's classic adventure to life. Perfect for fans of Alexandre Dumas, "The Three Musketeers," and sweeping historical epics full of romance, betrayal, and relentless action.