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On the evening of a Sunday, in the year 1578, a splendid fete was given in the magnificent hotel just built opposite the Louvre, on the other side of the water, by the family of Montmorency, who, allied to the royalty of France, held themselves equal to princes. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's not just a love story, Jun 6 2003

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This review is from: Chicot the Jester (Paperback)

Dumas' profound knowledge of French history is amazing. When reading his books, one should always look beyond the plot and read between the lines. He describes the era of intrigues and struggle for power in such a fascinating, colorful and dramatic way that one can only wonder at his talent. What is the aim of any book, anyway? Dumas' readers become part of his stories. The wit with which he puts history down on paper truly makes him one of the greatest historians of all times!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Some people think it's just a love story, Jun 6 2003

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Dumas' profound knowledge of French history is amazing. His every book is something more than just a love story. While reading his books, one should always look beyond the plot and read between the lines. Dumas describes that era of intriques so colorfully and in such a witty and fascinating way that it really makes him one of the greatest historians of all times! It's true about all his books - and what is the aim of a book, anyway? Dumas can make any reader be a part of his books!

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5.0 out of 5 stars good book, Dec 8 2002

By	robsky kostratsky (princeton, nj USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicot the Jester (Paperback)

yes its a good book, king henry sits in his castle fagging around, his brother d'anjou wants to be a king, because he's got nothing better to do all day long and has no playstation 2. bussy in love with somebody else's wife and wants to score so is her husband. chicot king's jester is so smart and perceptive that i think the writer of this book used chicot instead of his real name, bussy dies, because he won't give up monsoro's wife and monsoro is so h0rny and because of it very angry. oops i just read you entire book

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5.0 out of 5 stars sad
I read this book after I saw movie La Dam de Monsoreau when I visited France with my parents, I was 12. Read more

Published on Nov 13 2002 by robsky kostratsky

1.0 out of 5 stars piece of ...
yes this book is about a love story between bussy and dame monsoro. her husband monsoro is not getting any, how would you feel. Read more

Published on Oct 3 2002 by Chris Catching

5.0 out of 5 stars a true favorite
In some ways this is my favorite Dumas and thus I think that it ranks with the Count of Monte Cristo and the Three Musketeers. Read more

Published on Aug 4 2001