The Sire De Maletroit's Door

The Sire De Maletroit's Door is a short story written by the renowned Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The story is set in France, during the 18th century, and follows the protagonist, Denis de Beaulieu, a young man who is on the run from his enemies. Denis seeks refuge in a small village and is taken in by an old man named Sire de Maletroit. However, Sire de Maletroit has ulterior motives and promises to protect Denis only if he agrees to marry his niece, Blanche. Denis agrees to the proposal, but soon discovers that Blanche is in love with another man. The story takes a dramatic turn when Denis is locked in a room with no escape, and Blanche's lover is set to be executed. Denis must use his wit and intelligence to find a way out of the room and save Blanche's lover from being executed. The Sire De Maletroit's Door is a captivating story that explores themes of love, deception, and the power of human ingenuity. Stevenson's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions transport readers to a different time and place, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and classic literature.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Omnibus of Adventure Volume One, by Robert Louis Stevenson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141914586X.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.