Under the red robe

by Stanley John Weyman

"Under the Red Robe" by Stanley J. Weyman is a historical novel published in 1894. Set during Cardinal Richelieu's rule in 1630s France, the story follows Gil de Berault, a notorious Parisian duelist and gambler who faces execution after one duel too many. To save his life, he must help the Cardinal capture a key Huguenot rebel. His dangerous mission leads him into the religious conflicts of the era and an unexpected encounter with a woman who will change him forever.