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G.P.R. James was a historian and novelist, who took well- 
documented historical events and characters and wove stories 
around minor or imaginary actors in the events. In this work, set in 
seventeenth century France, we follow the adventures of young 
Louis, heir to the Count of Bigorre, after an encounter with the 
vindictive Marquis de Saint Brie forces him into exile. The tale 
wends its way inexorably towards the Battle of Marfee in the 30 
years War and the death of the Count of Soissons in a failed coup 
against the much hated minister, Cardinal de Richelieu. Young love, 
a brush with the law, card sharks, a deadly avalanche- life is 
definitely interesting for the young adventurer. 

Read by Lynne T. Total running time: 20:08:36 


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