A Ladder of Swords

By Gilbert Parker

Book Overview

A Ladder of Swords is a historical fiction novel written by Gilbert Parker. Set in the 16th century, the story revolves around a young man named Olivier Delagarde who is determined to climb the social ladder and make a name for himself in the court of King Henry III of France. Olivier is a talented swordsman and uses his skills to win favor with the king and his courtiers. However, his ambition leads him down a dangerous path as he becomes embroiled in political intrigue and betrayal. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Diane de Poitiers, who is also the mistress of the king. As Olivier's fortunes rise and fall, he must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics and decide where his loyalties lie. A Ladder of Swords is a gripping tale of ambition, love, and betrayal set against the backdrop of Renaissance France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417983442
• ISBN13: 9781417983445
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"