Queen Margot; Or, Marguerite de Valois - With Nine Illustrations

Set in 16th-century Paris during the tumultuous reign of Charles IX, the narrative explores the fierce political struggle between Catholics and Protestants for control of France. Dumas vividly portrays the era's complexities and conflicts, reflecting his own tumultuous life marked by financial ups and downs. This novel, originally published in 1845, is enriched by a new introductory biography, offering insights into Dumas's background and literary journey from a poor upbringing to a celebrated author.