Under The Red Robe (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162715360)

Under The Red Robe is a historical novel written by Stanley Weyman. The story is set in 17th century France and follows the life of a young lawyer named Gil de Berault. Gil is a hot-headed and ambitious man who is determined to make a name for himself in Paris. However, his plans are derailed when he becomes involved with a group of rebels who are plotting against the monarchy. Gil is eventually caught by the authorities and sentenced to death. However, he is given a chance to save his life by becoming a spy for the king. He is tasked with infiltrating the rebels and reporting back to the king. Gil agrees to the deal and soon finds himself torn between his loyalty to the king and his sympathy for the rebels.As he navigates this dangerous world of politics and intrigue, Gil falls in love with a beautiful woman named Am�����lie, who is also involved in the rebellion. The two of them must keep their love a secret while trying to survive in a world where their every move is being watched.Under The Red Robe is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of 17th century France. Weyman's vivid descriptions of the era and his engaging characters make this novel a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction.To the end of his life I have heard that the great king loved this district, and would sigh, when years and State fell heavily on him, for the beech groves and box-covered hills of South Bearn. From the terraced steps of Auch you can see the forest roll away in light and shadow.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Stanley Weyman
ISBN-10: 1162715367
ISBN-13: 9781162715360
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 172
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.37d