Project Gutenberg 2012-06-24 Public domain in the USA. 288 Sue, Eugène 1804 1857 Sue, Eugene Sue, Marie Joseph Sue, Marie Joseph Eugène The Knight of Malta Produced by David Widger "The Knight of Malta" by Eugène Sue is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of Provence, showcasing a time when the coastal regions were plagued by Algerian pirates, creating a sense of urgency and peril. The story introduces various characters, including Cardinal Richelieu and the noble Baron des Anbiez, as they navigate the political and social upheaval caused by these marauding forces. The opening of the book provides a detailed historical context, illustrating how the region suffered under the constant threat of piracy, compelling inhabitants to fortify their homes and livelihoods. We are introduced to the commendable Baron des Anbiez, who represents the local nobility determined to protect his people. Alongside him, the narrative hints toward other key characters, including a mysterious and audacious young Muscovite, Erebus, who, through a daring act of bravery, saves the baron from an untimely death during an encounter involving a troublesome horse. This incident sets the stage for a story filled with adventure, romance, and the age-old struggle against malevolence and chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en French fiction -- 19th century PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Adventure Category: French Literature 802388 2025-07-16T09:34:31.122631 text/html 812571 2024-10-23T09:19:13 text/html 1450252 2025-07-16T09:34:40.929443 application/epub+zip 1461957 2025-07-16T09:34:33.393467 application/epub+zip 352215 2025-07-16T09:34:32.032444 application/epub+zip 1738904 2025-07-16T09:34:46.708420 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1691091 2025-07-16T09:34:40.006450 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 558732 2022-09-18T11:03:37.183273 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 677639 2025-07-16T09:34:28.001451 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 677511 2016-08-22T13:44:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17405 2025-07-16T09:34:46.873355 application/rdf+xml 12584 2025-07-16T09:34:32.553451 image/jpeg 3368 2025-07-16T09:34:32.289427 image/jpeg 1378052 2025-07-16T09:34:31.194473 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 fr.wikipedia