Project Gutenberg 2016-09-10 Public domain in the USA. 261 Williams, H. Noel (Hugh Noel) 1870 1925 Williams, Hugh Noel A Gallant of Lorraine; vol. 2 of 2 François, Seigneur de Bassompierre, Marquis d'Haronel, Maréchal de France, 1579-1646 Produced by Chuck Greif, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Gallant of Lorraine; vol. 2 of 2" by H. Noel Williams is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the life and actions of François, Seigneur de Bassompierre, marquis d’Harouel, a prominent Marshal of France, during a tumultuous period marked by political intrigue and military conflict in early 17th-century France. As the story unfolds, the themes of loyalty, ambition, and the complexities of court politics are explored through Bassompierre's interactions with Louis XIII and other notable figures of the time. The opening of the second volume sets the stage for significant battles and shifting political alliances, particularly focusing on the stalled siege of Montauban. Bassompierre is called to counsel and engage in a series of military and diplomatic maneuvers as tensions flare among various factions seeking power. His health is compromised amidst the chaos, yet he continues to navigate the treacherous waters of courtly favor and strategy. The dynamics of rivalry, particularly with the Constable Luynes and the emerging influence of Richelieu, are highlighted as the narrative progresses, painting a vivid picture of the challenges faced by those vying for the king's favor during a poignant chapter in French history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en France -- Court and courtiers France -- History -- Bourbons, 1589-1789 Bassompierre, François de, 1579-1646 DC Text Category: Historical Novels Category: French Literature 787873 2025-07-21T07:46:17.543875 text/html 774406 2024-10-23T01:06:20 text/html 2326090 2025-07-21T07:46:27.137323 application/epub+zip 2337809 2025-07-21T07:46:19.224897 application/epub+zip 347662 2025-07-21T07:46:18.313937 application/epub+zip 2556482 2025-07-21T07:46:33.333319 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2472781 2025-07-21T07:46:26.051358 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 491620 2022-09-24T04:38:51.491210 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 713229 2025-07-21T07:46:16.578942 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 693356 2024-10-23T01:06:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17255 2025-07-21T07:46:33.476296 application/rdf+xml 11193 2025-07-21T07:46:18.414864 image/jpeg 1830 2025-07-21T07:46:18.364890 image/jpeg 2292008 2025-07-21T07:46:17.656869 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