Publisher's Synopsis
The Countess Of Saint Geran is a historical novel written by the renowned French author, Alexandre Dumas. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of the Countess of Saint Geran, a beautiful and wealthy noblewoman.The Countess, who is married to a cruel and abusive husband, falls in love with a young and handsome soldier named D'Harmental. However, their love is forbidden, and they must keep their relationship a secret.As the story progresses, the Countess and D'Harmental become embroiled in a political conspiracy to overthrow the French king. They join forces with a group of rebels who are plotting to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic.The novel is full of intrigue, romance, and adventure as the Countess and D'Harmental navigate the dangerous waters of politics and love. Along the way, they encounter a cast of fascinating characters, including spies, traitors, and revolutionaries.The Countess Of Saint Geran is a classic tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in French history. Dumas' masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the characters and the world they inhabit to life, making this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction.An hour later, everybody being tired, all was perfectly still. The prisoner then rose softly, and felt about on tiptoe on the chimneypiece, on the furniture, and even in his clothes, for the key which he hoped to find. He could not find it. He could not be mistaken, nevertheless, in the tender interest of the young girl, and he could not believe that she was deceiving him. The marquis's room had a window which opened upon the street, and a door which gave access to a shabby gallery which did duty for a balcony, whence a staircase ascended to the principal rooms of the house. This gallery hung over the courtyard, being as high above it as the window was from the street.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.