Under the Red Robe

Under The Red Robe is a historical novel written by Stanley Weyman. The book is set in France during the 17th century and tells the story of Gil de Berault, a young nobleman who is forced to flee his country after getting involved in a duel. Gil's journey takes him to England where he becomes a spy for the French government. His mission is to retrieve a compromising letter that could ruin the reputation of the French queen. As Gil embarks on his mission, he finds himself caught up in a web of political intrigue and romance. He meets and falls in love with a beautiful Englishwoman named Honor de Vries, who is also involved in the plot to retrieve the letter. Together, they must navigate the dangerous waters of court politics while trying to keep their love affair a secret.The book is filled with vivid descriptions of life in 17th century France and England, including the opulence of the royal court, the brutality of the dueling culture, and the political machinations of the era. Weyman's writing style is engaging and immersive, drawing readers into the story and keeping them hooked until the very end.Overall, Under The Red Robe is a thrilling historical novel that combines romance, intrigue, and adventure in a captivating tale of loyalty, love, and betrayal.To the end of his life I have heard that the great king loved this district, and would sigh, when years and State fell heavily on him, for the beech groves and box-covered hills of South Bearn. From the terraced steps of Auch you can see the forest roll away in light and shadow.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.