The Presentation by H. De Vere Stacpoole
"The Presentation" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a historical novel set in the tumultuous period of 18th-century France. The narrative revolves around the intricate web of court politics and personal ambitions surrounding the infamous Comtesse Dubarry as she prepares for her highly anticipated presentation at the royal court of King Louis XV. The opening chapters introduce a vibrant cast of characters, including the witty and reckless Comte de Rochefort, who navigatesthe treacherous waters of court intrigue and personal entanglements. The opening of the book sets the stage on the night of the Duc de Choiseul’s grand ball, showcasing the air of excitement and tension as everyone anticipates Dubarry’s social ascent. As court factions vie for power, Rochefort emerges as a pivotal figure caught between loyalty and self-interest. Readers witness the unfolding drama as he learns of a conspiracy to sabotage Dubarry’s presentation, further complicated by his chance encounter with various schemers and allies. The atmosphere is rich with intrigue, hinting at themes of ambition, deception, and the folly of love, laying the groundwork for the conflicts that will drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere), 1863-1951 |
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| Title | The Presentation |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54808 |
| Release Date | May 29, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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