Le Bossu: Aventures de Cape et d'Épée. Volume 6

by Paul Féval

"Le Bossu: Aventures de Cape et d'Épée. Volume 6" by Paul Féval is a serialized novel published in 1857. This swashbuckling tale follows the chevalier Henri de Lagardère, who disguises himself as a hunchback to avenge the assassination of Philippe de Nevers. Spanning from 1699 to 1717, the story weaves through treacherous plots involving the villainous Philippe de Gonzague, who murdered his cousin to claim his wife and fortune. Lagardère vows vengeance, protecting Nevers' infant daughter while navigating dangerous intrigues in Paris and beyond.