Publisher's Synopsis
""That Duel at the Chateau Marsanac"" is a historical fiction novel written by Walter Pulitzer and published in 1899. The story takes place in France during the 17th century and follows the lives of two young men, Henri de Marsanac and Gaston de Bearn, who are both in love with the same woman, Marie de La Roche. As the two men compete for Marie's affections, tensions rise and a duel ensues at the Chateau Marsanac, where the two men fight to the death. The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, honor, and the consequences of rash decisions. It is a gripping tale of passion and tragedy set against the backdrop of the French aristocracy during a time of political upheaval. Pulitzer's vivid descriptions and attention to historical detail transport readers back in time and immerse them in the world of 17th century France.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.