Project Gutenberg 2012-04-09 Public domain in the USA. 178 James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) 1860 James, George Payne Rainsford Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 1 of 3) Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) "Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 1 of 3)" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores the life and ambitions of Henry Duke of Guise during a tumultuous time in the late 16th century, with a strong focus on themes of power, nobility, and the complex dynamics of personal relationships in a feudal society. Key characters introduced include the Duke himself, alongside his younger brother Gaspar de Montsoreau and Charles de Montsoreau, as well as the intriguing Mademoiselle de Clairvaut. The opening of the novel sets a dark and atmospheric scene, describing a gloomy morning in southern France where a man is seen searching the woods, hinting at the hunt that will soon commence. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to a group of noblemen preparing for a boar hunt, positioning the impending action against a backdrop of political intrigue and conflict. The eldest lord among them, the Abbé de Boisguerin, emerges as a significant figure, mentoring the young noblemen and guiding them through the complexities of their lives. Intriguingly, the arrival of female guests brings an additional layer of tension and romance, as Mademoiselle de Clairvaut captures the attention of both brothers, suggesting that personal stakes will soon intertwine with the larger historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Guise, Henri, duc de, 1550-1588 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 389299 2025-08-16T05:49:09.726840 text/html 383510 2012-04-09T14:59:04 text/html 221391 2025-08-16T05:49:17.413782 application/epub+zip 226238 2025-08-16T05:49:13.073782 application/epub+zip 212959 2025-08-16T05:49:11.726799 application/epub+zip 447520 2025-08-16T05:49:20.676762 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 423895 2025-08-16T05:49:16.537803 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 385050 2022-09-18T05:49:13.072684 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358854 2025-08-16T05:49:09.020837 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 358580 2012-04-09T14:59:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 358569 2012-04-09T14:59:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20192 2025-08-16T05:49:20.803755 application/rdf+xml 18459 2025-08-16T05:49:12.282825 image/jpeg 4198 2025-08-16T05:49:11.977853 image/jpeg 130827 2012-04-09T14:59:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 133925 2012-04-09T14:59:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 130765 2012-04-09T14:59:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 216023 2025-08-16T05:49:09.757837 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia