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Louise de la Valliere Volume 1

Author
Alexandre Dumas
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
7 hours 45 minutes
ISBN
9781802563559
Published
1 March 2025
Imprint
Sovereign
  • romance
  • intrigue
  • French court
  • power
  • jealousy
  • Musketeers
  • loyalty
  • ambition
  • historical drama
  • love

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Description

In Louise de la Vallière Volume 1, Alexandre Dumas delves into the tumultuous world of French court intrigue during Louis XIV’s reign. The story follows Louise, a humble lady-in-waiting, whose beauty captures the king's heart, thrusting her into a web of politics and jealousy. Meanwhile, the legendary Musketeers—Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and d'Artagnan—navigate shifting alliances and personal challenges. As love blossoms amidst betrayal and ambition, Dumas masterfully blends historical detail with romance and adventure, setting the stage for a dramatic exploration of power, loyalty, and the human spirit.

Author

Alexandre Dumas was a French writer, best known for his historical novels of high adventure. Translated into nearly 100 languages, these have made him one of the most widely read French authors in history. Most popular work includes The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, and The Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later.

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