Michel and Angele [A Ladder of Swords] — Volume 3

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Michel and Angele [A Ladder of Swords] — Volume 3

by Gilbert Parker

EN·~1 hours·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total
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This eBook was produced by David Widger

1:08:59
2

Volume 3. - CHAPTER XV

34:02

Description

In a world where courtly ambition twists even the simplest gestures into dangerous games, a seasoned manipulator whose reach has reshaped kingdoms now fixates on a single, unsuspecting young woman. The story follows Angele, a modest daughter thrust into the perilous currents of royal favor, as she navigates a path that leads her into a meticulously laid trap in Greenwich Park. With every step, the stark contrast between her innocence and the calculated cruelty of her pursuer creates a tense dance of power and vulnerability.

The narrative delves deep into the mind of a man whose life has been built on hidden knots of intrigue, revealing how his relentless quest for control erodes any sense of romance or ideal. As Angele confronts the unsettling charm of a foe who appears both cultured and terrifying, listeners are drawn into a vivid portrait of political machination and the fragile threads that bind duty, desire, and destiny.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (98K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-08-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gilbert Parker

Gilbert Parker

1862–1932

A bestselling novelist of adventure and historical romance, he brought Canadian settings and imperial politics together in stories that captivated a wide readership. His best-known work, The Seats of the Mighty, helped make him one of the most popular English-language novelists of his day.

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