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LA DAME DE MONSOREAU - PAR - ALEXANDRE DUMAS - ÉDITION ILLUSTRÉE PAR J.-A. BEAUCÉ - DEUXIÈME PARTIE - PARIS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES DE LA DEUXIÈME PARTIE.
CHAPITRE PREMIER - COMMENT FRÈRE GORENFLOT SE RÉVEILLA, ET DE L'ACCUEIL QUI LUI FUT FAIT A SON COUVENT.
CHAPITRE II - COMMENT FRÈRE GORENFLOT DEMEURA CONVAINCU QU'IL ÉTAIT SOMNAMBULE, ET DÉPLORA AMÈREMENT CETTE INFIRMITÉ.
CHAPITRE III - COMMENT FRÈRE GORENFLOT VOYAGEA SUR UN ÂNE NOMMÉ PANURGE, ET APPRIT DANS SON VOYAGE BEAUCOUP DE CHOSES QU'IL NE SAVAIT PAS.
CHAPITRE IV - COMMENT FRÈRE GORENFLOT TROQUA SON ÂNE CONTRE UNE MULE, ET SA MULE CONTRE UN CHEVAL.
CHAPITRE V - COMMENT CHICOT ET SON COMPAGNON S'INSTALLÈRENT A L'HÔTELLERIE DU CYGNE DE LA CROIX, ET COMMENT ILS Y FURENT REÇUS PAR L'HÔTE.
CHAPITRE VI - COMMENT LE MOINE CONFESSA L'AVOCAT, ET COMMENT L'AVOCAT CONFESSA LE MOINE.
CHAPITRE VII - COMMENT CHICOT, APRÈS AVOIR FAIT UN TROU AVEC UNE VRILLE, EN FIT UN AVEC SON ÉPÉE.
The story opens in the shadowy corridors of a French monastery, where the bewildered monk Brother Gorenflot awakens to a bewildering reception that hints at hidden motives and secret alliances. Across the castle walls, the audacious rogue Chicot flits between jokes and dangerous plots, weaving his way into the hearts of kings and dukes with equal ease. As the courts of Henri III and the Duke of Anjou stir, the narrative draws listeners into a world of flamboyant intrigue, where loyalty is tested and every whispered word carries weight.
In this second installment, the clash between religious devotion and political ambition sharpens, with Chicot’s daring escapades—whether tunneling through stone walls or negotiating with enemy commanders—propelling the story forward. The vibrant tapestry of 16th‑century France comes alive through vivid dialogue and swift, cinematic pacing, inviting listeners to follow a cast of unforgettable characters as they navigate treachery, humor, and the ever‑present threat of betrayal. The opening promises a whirlwind of cunning schemes and dramatic confrontations that set the stage for an unforgettable adventure.
Language
fr
Duration
~9 hours (543K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jan 1, 2006
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1802–1870
Best known for sweeping adventure stories like The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, this wildly popular French writer brought history, intrigue, and unforgettable heroes to life. His books move fast, dream big, and still feel made for storytelling out loud.
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1813–1888
Best remembered as the quiet force behind some of the 19th century’s most famous adventure novels, he helped shape the stories that became The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo. His own career as a novelist and playwright has made him an intriguing figure in literary history.
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