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The Forty-Five Guardsmen
Alexandre Dumas
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The sequel to "Chicot the Jester" and final book of the "Valois Romances." This story begins six years after the famed "Duel of the Mignons" between the favorites of the courts of King Henry III and Henry the Duke of Guise (somewhat allied with the King's brother, Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon). Dumas concludes his historical fiction on the War of the Three Henries while (1) detailing the formation of the Forty-Five Guardsmen (who were to become the Musketeers), (2) following Chicot the Jester as he stays loyal to the failing regency of King Henry III, and (3) continuing the story of Diana (a principal character in the previous book).
The sequel to "Chicot the Jester" and final book of the "Valois Romances." This story begins six years after the famed "Duel of the Mignons" between the favorites of the courts of King Henry III and Henry the Duke of Guise (somewhat allied with the King's brother, Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon). Dumas concludes his historical fiction on the War of the Three Henries while (1) detailing the formation of the Forty-Five Guardsmen (who were to become the Musketeers), (2) following Chicot the Jester as he stays loyal to the failing regency of King Henry III, and (3) continuing the story of Diana (a principal character in the previous book).
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"Ah!" cried Jacques, frowning in his turn.
"No," replied Borromée, "I love Jacques, certainly, but I do not spoil him in that manner. But try yourself, M. Briquet."
"Oh, no."
"Come, only one pass."
"Try," said Gorenflot.
"I will not hurt you, monsieur," said Jacques, "I have a very light hand."
"Dear child," murmured Chicot, with a strange glance. "Well!" said he, "since every one wishes it, I will try," and he rose slowly, and prepared himself with about the agility of a tortoise.
CHAPTER XXII. THE LESSON.
Fencing was not at that time the science that it is now. The swords, sharp on each side, made them strike as often with the edge as with the point; besides, the left hand, armed with a dagger, was at the sa. . . Read More
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Community Reviews
I guess many books about monarchies have to end somewhat in medias res but this one especially did! I read it as part of my Dumas collection on Kindle so I had no idea how far through I was and so it really ended suddenly for me. I thought it might go up to Henri III's assassination. I also am not s
Después del tomo anterior, esta novela decae un poco. La trama sigue siendo entretenida aunque los protagonistas (Salvo Chicot) no tienen el mismo interés pero sufre el lastre de que, a diferencia de las anteriores, esta entrega da la sensación de ser una novela incompleta. Tanto La reina Margot com
Mah, un grandissimo mah
This third volume of the Valois Trilogy wasn't as good as the first or even the second. In my opinion the following things were wrong with it:
- it lacked a likeable main character. Chicot was the one that came closest and he was likeable enough. I suppose Henri du Bochage was supposed to take the sa
Not as good as first two novels, but good enough, because, it gives you:
- A glimpse on Henry of Navarre and Margot, almost forgotten in La Dame de Monsoreau
- Closure on Diana de Meridor
- More of magnificent Chicot. Best character in the whole trilogy, I am telling you.
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