| Author: | Mildred Allen Butler | ISBN: | 9781301649310 |
| Publisher: | Ad Stellae Books | Publication: | August 25, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mildred Allen Butler |
| ISBN: | 9781301649310 |
| Publisher: | Ad Stellae Books |
| Publication: | August 25, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Like all sons of the nobility in 17th-century France, Armand has been trained to defend himself with a rapier. But beyond that, he believes it is his duty to avenge the murder of his father. His quest takes him to Paris as an actor in a prominent group of players, friendship with the famous Cyrano de Bergerac, imprisonment in a castle tower, and ultimately a duel with his father’s killer.
Illustrated with 17th-century portraits.
FROM THE REVIEWS:
“Romance, swashbuckling adventure, colorful background and mystery are just a few of the ingredients to round out this exciting historical novel for young readers. . . . The major ingredient that makes this book superior to most historical novels is the addition of French theater history. . . . Boys and girls (and even Moms and Dads) will find this a thrilling story, richly presented particularly with respect to the background of this era in French history.” —Baton Rouge, LA Advocate
“Miss Butler sets a fast-paced story in the romantic 17th century. . . . The colorful background of the period and the boy’s mastery of the gentleman’s weapon of defense make this an enthralling story for the young.” —Buffalo, NY Courier Express
“A tension-filled climax . . . in itself makes the novel worth reading. Fresh, unusual, exciting, this book is easily one of the best of the season.” —Greensboro, NC News
Like all sons of the nobility in 17th-century France, Armand has been trained to defend himself with a rapier. But beyond that, he believes it is his duty to avenge the murder of his father. His quest takes him to Paris as an actor in a prominent group of players, friendship with the famous Cyrano de Bergerac, imprisonment in a castle tower, and ultimately a duel with his father’s killer.
Illustrated with 17th-century portraits.
FROM THE REVIEWS:
“Romance, swashbuckling adventure, colorful background and mystery are just a few of the ingredients to round out this exciting historical novel for young readers. . . . The major ingredient that makes this book superior to most historical novels is the addition of French theater history. . . . Boys and girls (and even Moms and Dads) will find this a thrilling story, richly presented particularly with respect to the background of this era in French history.” —Baton Rouge, LA Advocate
“Miss Butler sets a fast-paced story in the romantic 17th century. . . . The colorful background of the period and the boy’s mastery of the gentleman’s weapon of defense make this an enthralling story for the young.” —Buffalo, NY Courier Express
“A tension-filled climax . . . in itself makes the novel worth reading. Fresh, unusual, exciting, this book is easily one of the best of the season.” —Greensboro, NC News
