Publisher's Synopsis
An Enemy To The King is a historical fiction novel written by Robert Neilson Stephens and published in 1897. The story is set in 17th century France during the reign of King Louis XIV. The book is based on the recently discovered memoirs of the Sieur de La Tournoire, a nobleman who becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy against the king.The novel follows the life of the Sieur de La Tournoire, a young man from a noble family who is forced to flee his home after being falsely accused of a crime. He joins the army and becomes a skilled soldier, eventually rising to the rank of captain. However, his loyalty to the king is tested when he becomes involved in a plot to overthrow him.The book is filled with political intrigue, romance, and action. The main character is a complex and conflicted figure, torn between his duty to the king and his desire to seek revenge against those who wronged him. The novel also features a cast of memorable supporting characters, including a beautiful and cunning spy who becomes the Sieur de La Tournoire's love interest.Overall, An Enemy To The King is a thrilling and suspenseful historical fiction novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in 17th century France. The book is well-written and engaging, and it will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, adventure stories, and political thrillers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
