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The Sun King Conspiracy: A Tale of Intrigue at the Court of Louis XIV

Name: The Sun King Conspiracy: A Tale of Intrigue at the Court of Louis XIV
ISBN: 9781805334262

By
- Denis Lépée
- Yves Jégo
Publisher
- Pushkin Press

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Language: English
Format
Category: Fiction

Who can I trust in this nest of vipers?1661 is a year of destiny for France and its young king, Louis X IV . Cardinal Mazarin, the Chief Minister who has governed throughout the King's early years, lies dying. As a fierce power struggle develops to succeed him, areligious brotherhood, guardian of a centuries-old secret, also sees its chance to influence events.Gabriel de Pontbriand, an aspiring actor employed as secretary to Molière, 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 the rising Sun King himself.

Translators: Sue Dyson

Release date

Ebook: 1 January 2025