Marguerite de Valois - Dumas, Alexandre
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In 1570s France, young King Charles IX is dominated by his mother, Queen Catherine de Medici. Catherine engineers the massacre of the Huguenot (Protestant) leaders, and also seeks to kill King Henry of Navarre, the leader of that faction, and the third in line to the French throne. But Henry proves to be a man of resourcefulness, intelligence, political savvy--and just plain luck! First-rate action and intrigue fill this intense political drama.

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In 1570s France, young King Charles IX is dominated by his mother, Queen Catherine de Medici. Catherine engineers the massacre of the Huguenot (Protestant) leaders, and also seeks to kill King Henry of Navarre, the leader of that faction, and the third in line to the French throne. But Henry proves to be a man of resourcefulness, intelligence, political savvy--and just plain luck! First-rate action and intrigue fill this intense political drama.
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Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) and Auguste Maquet (1813-1888) were two prominent French authors who collaborated on several notable works of historical fiction, including "The Queen's Necklace." Dumas is best known for his historical novels, which often blend adventure, romance, and historical detail. His most famous works include: "The Three Musketeers" (1844): A classic adventure novel that follows the exploits of d'Artagnan and his three musketeer friends. "The Count of Monte Cristo" (1844-1846): A tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption set against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic France. "The Man in the Iron Mask" (1859): A sequel to "The Three Musketeers," dealing with political intrigue and mystery. Maquet is known for his collaboration with Alexandre Dumas, contributing to several major works. His role was often in developing plots and historical research. "The Queen's Necklace" (1849): A historical novel co-written with Dumas, exploring the scandal of Marie Antoinette's necklace." The Count of Monte Cristo" (1844-1846): Contributed to the historical and narrative elements of the novel. "The Three Musketeers" (1844): Assisted in the creation of the plot and historical accuracy. Dumas's novels have been adapted into numerous films, television series, and stage productions, and his influence extends beyond literature into popular culture. While Maquet's name is less well-known compared to Dumas, his collaboration with the famous author significantly impacted the success and historical accuracy of their joint works. His contributions to the genre of historical fiction and adventure literature are well-regarded in literary circles.