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The Knight of Maison-Rouge: A Novel of Marie Antoinette
 
 

The Knight of Maison-Rouge: A Novel of Marie Antoinette (Hardcover)

by Alexandre Dumas (Author), Lorenzo Carcaterra (Introduction), Julie Rose (Translator)
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""The Knight of Maison-Rouge is one of those rare gifts that are all too seldom found in the book world. A work once thought lost in the dustbins of a shuttered store is rediscovered . . . brought out to the front of the shop for all to see and grasp. With this fresh and vibrant novel now reclaimed, the heroic Maurice and Lorin will soon be placed in the vaunted ranks of other Dumas stalwarts--from Dantes to D'Artagnan and the rest of the glorious Musketeers." --from the Introduction by Lorenzo Carcaterra
"Dumas seduces, fascinates, entertains, and instructs. His works are so diverse, so varied, so alive, so charming, so powerful; they radiate that light that is so peculiar to France." --Victor Hugo


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The Knight of Maison-Rouge is one of those rare gifts that are all too seldom found in the book world. A work once thought lost in the dustbins of a shuttered store is rediscovered . . . brought out to the front of the shop for all to see and grasp. With this fresh and vibrant novel now reclaimed, the heroic Maurice and Lorin will soon be placed in the vaunted ranks of other Dumas stalwarts—from Dantès to D’Artagnan and the rest of the glorious Musketeers.” —from the Introduction by Lorenzo Carcaterra

“Dumas seduces, fascinates, entertains, and instructs. His works are so diverse, so varied, so alive, so charming, so powerful; they radiate that light that is so peculiar to France.” —Victor Hugo

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4.0 out of 5 stars Book #6 and the final chapter in Dumas' French Revolution Series, Sep 13 2008
By Misfit (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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The story begins in March 1793 as Louis XVI has been beheaded, Marie Antoinette and her children are imprisoned and the Committee for Public Safety has unleashed The Reign of Terror. Unaware of a curfew, a young woman is stopped by members of the National Guard but saved from arrest by Civic Guard officer Maurice Lindey. The woman disappears into the night but the enchanted Maurice finally locates her, and becomes friends with Genevieve and her older husband (who finds Maurice to be useful in his royalist plots). In the meantime, all Paris is abuzz over the mysterious Chevalier de Maison Rouge and his heroic attempts to secrete Marie Antoinette away from her fate with the guillotine.

The story then goes back and forth between that of Maurice and his beloved Genevieve and a recounting of the final days of Marie (now called Madame Capet) and the various schemes of several royalist parties to save her. Although I did enjoy this book very much (it _is_ Dumas), this one just didn't come off with the excitement and flare the previous six have done. Perhaps after six books I was approaching burn out, perhaps it's because there was no sign of my favorite characters from the first five books, but this one just didn't knock my socks off -- although I very much enjoyed the love story between Genevieve and Maurice. They were very touching and I doubt I'll ever look at a carnation the same way again. Have the tissue handy for the ending.

I do want to caution potential readers of this series to research carefully which edition you purchase -- there are some bad translations out there that can seriously impact your reading experience. The best luck I've had is with the early 1900's translations published by a P F Collier and Sons. The entire series, in order:

Joseph Balsamo
Memoirs of a Physician
The Queen's Necklace
Taking the Bastile
The Countess de Charny
The Chevalier de Maison Rouge (or The Knight of the Maison-Rouge)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Alexandre Dumas, May 18 2005
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A word to the wise! Some of these reviews are SPOILERS.... After a friend gave me this book - I thought I would check out some reviews on it. Well, I read a couple that spoil the ending ....
Fellow Reviewers.... please keep your reviews to an overview of the writing, story, personal opinion.... NOT THE ENDING!
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2.0 out of 5 stars A difficult read; know your history, Mar 6 2004
Reading this book's description, I was anticipating a Scarlet Pimpernel-type adventure story. I was disappointed with the result. I admire Alexandre Dumas' work, but this book seemed to drag on and on and was awkwardly structured. None of the characters were particularly interesting, either. Also, it seems you have to know more than just your basic history of the French Revolution before even reading it, otherwise you will constantly need to avail yourself of the glossary in the back. There are many references to people (Marat, Robespierre) and places of the time, both famous and obscure. Unless you're well-versed in this area, stick to his classics.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well deserving to be called a classic
I had been reading the rather quick type of books of late. I decided I needed something with a great plot, good character development-overall something I would not want to put... Read more
Published on Mar 5 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars The age of Terror in great Narrative
I truly enjoyed reading this book, as a person who's generally knowledgeable with the life of Marie Antoinette and the French revolution, the book was fairly accurate. Read more
Published on Feb 23 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Tough subject, good book
It is conceivable to see how this book could get a negative review. It is not an easy read on any level. Read more
Published on Jan 24 2004 by Reviewer

3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat speechless
I bought this book after I watched Man in Iron Mask and Three Musketeers and found them very enjoyable. So I just want to try to read one of his book. Read more
Published on Jan 23 2004 by Spy Groove

1.0 out of 5 stars So Unlike Alexandre Dumas!
This is a terrible book. Having read many of Dumas' other books, I expected a story about a dashing young hero who would fight with the blood thirsty rabble in Paris to rescue... Read more
Published on Jan 9 2004 by hparsapour

1.0 out of 5 stars don't waste your time
This book is awful. Nowhere near as good as Dumas' better known work.
Published on Dec 3 2003 by caualbear

5.0 out of 5 stars Do not miss this book !!!!!!
Having read most of what Dumas has written, I can only say that this is one of his best novels. It is adventurous, fast paced and written in a superb manner. Read more
Published on Oct 29 2003 by Juan C Villamil

5.0 out of 5 stars Do not miss this book !!!!!!
Having read most of what Dumas has written, I can only say that this is one of his best novels. It is adventurous, fast paced and written in a superb manner. Read more
Published on Oct 29 2003 by Juan C Villamil

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Translation of a Neglected Dumas Classic
This book is an exciting conclusion to Dumas' "Revolutionary" book cycle. The first four books in the series are also well worth your time... Read more
Published on Oct 18 2003 by Jason S Hicks

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