Bardelys the Magnificent: Being an Account of the Strange Wooing Pursued by the Sieur Marcel De Saint Pol, Marquis of Ba, (Hardcover)

<p>"Bardelys the Magnificent" is a vibrant historical adventure set in 17th-century France during the turbulent reign of Louis XIII. The narrative follows the Sieur Marcel de Saint-Pol, the Marquis of Bardelys, a refined and arrogant courtier who enters into a daring wager to win the heart of a noblewoman in the distant province of Languedoc. What starts as a cynical game of conquest quickly spirals into a dangerous odyssey of political intrigue and military conflict as Bardelys finds himself caught in the midst of a provincial rebellion.</p><p>Written by the master of swashbuckling fiction, Rafael Sabatini, "Bardelys the Magnificent" blends romance with high-stakes action. As the Marquis travels through the treacherous landscapes of southern France, he must navigate shifting loyalties and face the consequences of his own hubris. The work is celebrated for its rich historical detail, witty dialogue, and the dramatic evolution of its central protagonist. Through its exploration of honor, courage, and the complexities of the human heart, "Bardelys the Magnificent" stands as a classic example of historical storytelling that continues to captivate readers with its blend of courtly elegance and pulse-pounding excitement.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Bardelys the Magnificent: Being an Account of the Strange Wooing Pursued by the Sieur Marcel De Saint Pol, Marquis of Ba, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025291871
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 298