The Castle Of Villeroy: Or The Bandit Chief (1829)

By: Kent, Ann Of

Book Overview

The Castle of Villeroy, also known as The Bandit Chief, is a novel written by Ann of Kent and published in 1829. The story follows the adventures of a young woman named Adeline who, after the death of her father, inherits a castle in the French countryside. However, the castle is also coveted by a notorious bandit chief named Le Blanc, who has his sights set on the property.Adeline soon finds herself caught in the middle of a dangerous game of cat and mouse, as she tries to protect her property from Le Blanc's schemes. Along the way, she meets a mysterious stranger named Count D'Orville, who becomes her ally in the fight against the bandit chief.As the plot thickens, Adeline and Count D'Orville uncover a web of secrets and conspiracies that threaten to destroy not only the castle but also their lives. With danger lurking around every corner, they must use their wits and courage to outsmart Le Blanc and his men and save themselves from certain doom.The Castle of Villeroy is a thrilling tale of romance, adventure, and suspense set against the backdrop of the French countryside. It is a classic novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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: 1165801035
• ISBN13: 9781165801039
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"