The Sire de Maletroit's Door

The Sire De Maletroit's Door is a short story written by Robert Louis Stevenson. The story is set in 18th century France and follows the protagonist, Denis de Beaulieu, who is on the run from his enemies. He takes refuge in the castle of the Sire de Maletroit, who is known for his cruel and unforgiving nature. Denis is desperate to hide from his pursuers and agrees to a deal with the Sire de Maletroit, who promises him safety in exchange for marrying his niece, Blanche. Denis agrees to the deal but soon realizes that Blanche is in love with another man, Olivier. The Sire de Maletroit discovers the truth and locks Blanche in her room, intending to force her to marry Denis. However, Denis and Olivier come up with a plan to rescue Blanche and escape from the castle. The story is a classic tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, with themes of honor and loyalty woven throughout. Stevenson's writing style is engaging and descriptive, transporting readers to the world of 18th century France. The Sire De Maletroit's Door is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers to this day.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.