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The Countess of Saint Geran
Alexandre Dumas
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This story details the crimes and trial surrounding the unexpected pregnancy and subsequent childbirth of the Countess de Saint-Geran in 1640s France. Familial jealousies harbored by her sister-in-law, the Marchioness de Bouille, intertwine with the greedy schemes of a fugitive relative, the Marquis de Saint-Maixent, to produce a scandalous series of events.
This story details the crimes and trial surrounding the unexpected pregnancy and subsequent childbirth of the Countess de Saint-Geran in 1640s France. Familial jealousies harbored by her sister-in-law, the Marchioness de Bouille, intertwine with the greedy schemes of a fugitive relative, the Marquis de Saint-Maixent, to produce a scandalous series of events.
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“Marquis,” said he, “although your company, which affords me the opportunity of showing you some attention, is very precious to me, you cannot doubt that I had much rather enjoy it on another footing. If it be within your power, as you say, to release yourself from the hands of justice, the sooner you do so the better I shall be pleased. But I beg you to consider the state we are in. For my part, I am unfit to keep the saddle another hour, and are you not yourself knocked up by this forced march in the great heat?”
“True, so I am,” said the marquis, letting his arms fall by his side.
“Well, then, let us rest here, sup here, if we can, and we will start quite fit in the cool of the morning.”
“Agreed,” replied the marquis; “but then let us pass the t. . . Read More
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Community Reviews
Short history lesson based on real life events. Can't say much more, it's typical Dumas. Well written. As a fan, this is exactly what I expect. Read it, it doesn't take long and the story is interesting enough.
I’d never heard of any of these noble or ignoble personages before reading this unusual set of circumstances that occurred in France during the mid-1600s.
This is a short biographical account of a heartless crime that’s followed by a few amazing coincidences to make things right.
A very quick and easy read. Dumas reverts back to a style he is recognised for, similar to the three musketeers in period, style and genre. A short book of intrigue, lies and deception. A good book for a person wanting to read as an introduction the style if Dumas.