The Mystery of the Lost Dauphin


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Amidst the turmoil and tumult of the French Revolution, a mysterious fate befell a young boy, the true nature of which has been lost to history. In The Mystery of the Lost Dauphin, author Emilia Pardo Bazan brings the puzzle of what happened to the 10-year-old heir to the French throne to life. This gripping historical mystery will draw in fans of the genre.




The Mystery of the Lost Dauphin (Louis XVII)


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In 'The Mystery of the Lost Dauphin (Louis XVII)' by Emilia condesa de Pardo Bazán, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the historical intrigue surrounding the disappearance of Louis XVII during the French Revolution. Pardo Bazán's literary style combines elements of mystery and historical fiction, offering a detailed and nuanced portrayal of the events surrounding the fate of the lost Dauphin. Set against the backdrop of revolutionary France, the book immerses readers in a world of political turmoil, conspiracy, and royal intrigue. Pardo Bazán's meticulous attention to historical detail adds depth and authenticity to the narrative, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and fiction lovers alike. Emilia condesa de Pardo Bazán, known for her keen interest in history and literature, was inspired to write this book by the enigmatic story of Louis XVII and the enduring mystery of his disappearance. As a prominent Spanish author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Pardo Bazán brings her scholarly expertise and literary prowess to bear in unraveling the mystery surrounding the lost Dauphin. Her narrative skillfully weaves together historical facts and fictional elements, creating a rich tapestry of storytelling that is sure to captivate readers. I highly recommend 'The Mystery of the Lost Dauphin (Louis XVII)' to readers who enjoy historical mysteries, political thrillers, and engaging historical fiction. Pardo Bazán's masterful storytelling and deep understanding of the historical context make this book a must-read for anyone intrigued by the mysteries of the past and the untold secrets of royalty.













The Lost King of France


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Royalty, revolution, and scientific mystery---the dramatic true account of the fate of Louis XVII, son of Marie Antoinette, and an extraordinary detective story that spans more than two hundred years.







The Lost King of France


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A true story of royalty, revolution and mystery - the detective story of the brief life and many possible deaths of Louis XVII, the son of Marie Antoinette. Louis-Charles Bourbon enjoyed a charmed early childhood in the gilded palace of Versailles. At the age of four, he became the Dauphin, heir to the most powerful throne in Europe. Yet within five years, he was to lose everything. Drawn into the horror of the French Revolution, his family was incarcerated and their fate thrust into the hands of the revolutionaries who wished to destroy the Monarchy.




The Lost King


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The Lost King' tells the story of Louis XVII – the French royal who allegedly died at the age of ten but, as legend has it, escaped to foreign lands where he lived to an old age. Sabatini breathes life into these age-old myths, creating a story of passion, revenge and betrayal.




Why Kings Confess


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The gruesome murder of a young French physician draws aristocratic investigator Sebastian St. Cyr and his pregnant wife, Hero, into a dangerous, decades-old mystery as a wrenching piece of Sebastian’s past puts him to the ultimate test. Regency England, January 1813: When a badly injured Frenchwoman is found beside the mutilated body of Dr. Damion Pelletan in one of London’s worst slums, Sebastian finds himself caught in a high-stakes tangle of murder and revenge. Although the woman, Alexi Sauvage, has no memory of the attack, Sebastian knows her all too well from an incident in his past—an act of wartime brutality and betrayal that nearly destroyed him. As the search for the killer leads Sebastian into a treacherous web of duplicity, he discovers that Pelletan was part of a secret delegation sent by Napoleon to investigate the possibility of peace with Britain. Despite his powerful father-in-law’s warnings, Sebastian plunges deep into the mystery of the “Lost Dauphin,” the boy prince who disappeared in the darkest days of the French Revolution, and soon finds himself at lethal odds with the Dauphin’s sister—the imperious, ruthless daughter of Marie Antoinette—who is determined to retake the French crown at any cost. With the murderer striking ever closer, Sebastian must battle new fears about Hero’s health and that of their soon-to-be born child. When he realizes the key to their survival may lie in the hands of an old enemy, he must finally face the truth about his own guilt in a past he has found too terrible to consider....