Publisher's Synopsis
The Falcon of Langeac is a historical fiction novel written by Isabel Nixon Whiteley and published in 1897. The story is set in France during the 16th century and follows the life of a young noblewoman, Louise de la Tour, who is forced to flee her home after her father is accused of treason against the king. Louise is aided in her escape by a falconer named Philippe and his trained falcon, and together they embark on a dangerous journey through the French countryside. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, including a band of gypsies, a group of Protestant rebels, and a wealthy merchant who offers to help them in exchange for Louise's hand in marriage. As they travel, Louise and Philippe develop a deep bond and must rely on each other to survive. The Falcon of Langeac is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of loyalty, courage, and love in the face of adversity.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.
