Cinq Mars by Alfred de Vigny
A Conspiracy Under Louis XIII
Set in 17th-century France, this historical novel follows the ambitious young nobleman, Henri d'Effiat, Marquis de Cinq-Mars, as he navigates the treacherous political landscape of King Louis XIII's court. Driven by a desire for power and recognition, Cinq-Mars becomes embroiled in a conspiracy against the influential Cardinal Richelieu, whose grip on the monarchy is both formidable and feared. As Cinq-Mars' ambitions grow, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to the king, his love for the beautiful Marie de Gonzague, and his own quest for glory, leading to a dramatic and tragic climax that underscores the perils of political intrigue and personal ambition.
The 15786th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1826
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- French
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- Fifty Representative Historical Novels (Jonathan Nield, 1925) (A Guide to the Best Historical Novels and Tales by Jonathan Nield)