
In the opulent courts of 18th‑century France, a grieving widow known as the Princess of Gonzague is thrust into a tangled web of deceit. After her daughter’s abduction by the unscrupulous Lagardère, she turns to the most powerful men of the realm—cardinals, dukes, and the regent himself—seeking justice and protection. Their responses set the stage for a high‑stakes confrontation that could reshape the fragile balance of power.
As the princess journeys to the Palais‑Royal, she faces a probing audience with the regent, who is haunted by old scandals and uneasy alliances. Each adviser offers counsel, yet hidden motives stir beneath their polished words, hinting at deeper conspiracies tied to a long‑forgotten marriage contract. The tension builds as rival factions prepare to act, leaving listeners eager to follow the unfolding intrigue and discover whether truth can prevail over treachery.
Language
fr
Duration
~4 hours (254K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2011-04-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1817–1887
A master of 19th-century French popular fiction, he filled newspapers and bookshelves with fast-moving adventures, mysteries, and swashbuckling intrigue. He is especially remembered for helping shape the modern cloak-and-dagger tale, including the long-running world of Lagardère.
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