Countess of Monsoro

"The Count of Monsoro" Alexander Duma is a recognized masterpiece of historical and adventure literature, one of the most exciting, dramatic and beautiful novels of the writer, belonging to the famous trilogy of religious wars in France. France is diverted by political intrigues, conspirations of the powerful Duke of Gizov and court duels between the royal favourites ("minions") and the neighbors of the bold brother of the king, Duke of Anguish. On the background of this political chaos, a tragic and beautiful love explodes between the noble, fearless Knight Louis de Bussie and the beautiful Diana de Maridor, who, by fraud and force, was forced to marry the evil and influential royal hunter, Count de Monsoro. The Duma virtuously blends the real history of France with the intelligence, creating an unforgettable gallery of characters: from the noble Bussy to the subtle and intelligent royal joke Shiko, who alone dissolves conspiracy against the crown. Who to read: Everyone who is in love with the atmosphere of medieval France, payments and spaghetti, appreciates the curved palace intrigues and the strong, tragic love stories.