Count Hannibal: A Romance of the Court of France

In the glittering halls of the Louvre, a shy girl from the Basque coast finds herself thrust into the bewildering pageantry of King Charles IX’s court. Seeking only a brief respite while her betrothed fetches a missing relative, she becomes an accidental witness to the restless politics that pulse beneath the festival celebrating a royal marriage meant to heal centuries‑long religious strife.

Their eyes meet Count Hannibal de Tavannes, a striking but merciless noble whose presence turns a simple waiting room into a battlefield of glances. As courtiers bustle and whispers swirl, the young woman discovers that Hannibal’s fascination is far from polite, igniting a dangerous attraction that threatens both her innocence and the fragile peace of the kingdom. With each moment, the line between duty and desire blurs, promising intrigue and a romance that could reshape more than just hearts.