Sun King Rises
by Jégo, Yves and Lépée, Denis
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Pub Date 1 Feb 2008 | Archive Date 30 Nov 2015
Description
1661 is a year of destiny for France and its young king, Louis XIV.
Cardinal Mazarin, the Prime Minister who has governed throughout the King's early years, lies dying. As a fierce power struggle develops to succeed him, a religious brotherhood, guardian of a centuries-old secret, also sees its chance to influence evens. Gabriel de Pontbriand, a young actor, becomes unwittingly involved when documents stolen from Mazarin's palace fall into his hands. The coded papers will alter Gabriel's life for ever, and their explosive contents have the power to change the course of history for France and Louis XIV.
Cardinal Mazarin, the Prime Minister who has governed throughout the King's early years, lies dying. As a fierce power struggle develops to succeed him, a religious brotherhood, guardian of a centuries-old secret, also sees its chance to influence evens. Gabriel de Pontbriand, a young actor, becomes unwittingly involved when documents stolen from Mazarin's palace fall into his hands. The coded papers will alter Gabriel's life for ever, and their explosive contents have the power to change the course of history for France and Louis XIV.
Advance Praise
Has the spirit and momentum of the best historical novels. --Le Figaro
Interesting intrigue and varied locations. The heroes of the book are the stars of the era: Molière, La Fontaine, Colbert... Magnificent description of hunting at Versailles and of the Château of Vaux-le-Vicomte make this a book to savour. --Paris Match
Interesting intrigue and varied locations. The heroes of the book are the stars of the era: Molière, La Fontaine, Colbert... Magnificent description of hunting at Versailles and of the Château of Vaux-le-Vicomte make this a book to savour. --Paris Match
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781906040024 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
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