The Forty-Five Guardsmen
Interesting Facts
- The book is the third part of a trilogy, which also includes the novels «Queen Margot» and «The Lady of Monsoreau».
- The plot of the book unfolds around events occurring in France at the end of the 16th century, during the reign of King Henry III.
- The title of the novel «The Forty-Five Guardsmen» refers to the group of King Henry III's bodyguards, consisting of forty-five noblemen.
- One of the central characters in the book is Chicot, the jester of King Henry III, who plays a significant role in political intrigues.
- The novel describes the complex relationships between King Henry III and his brother, the Duke of Anjou, as well as the power struggle between Catholics and Huguenots.
Date of publication: 30 August 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Historical novel
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