The Count De Foix: A Tale Of The Olden Time (1842)

By Thomas Powell

Book Overview

The Count De Foix: A Tale Of The Olden Time is a historical novel written by Thomas Powell and originally published in 1842. The story is set in the Middle Ages and follows the life of the titular character, the Count De Foix, a nobleman who is torn between his loyalty to his king and his love for a woman who is betrothed to another man.The novel is set in the 14th century and takes place in France, during a time of political and social unrest. The Count De Foix is a brave and honorable knight who is respected by his peers and admired by the people of his land. However, his loyalty is put to the test when he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Isabella, who is already promised to another man.As the story unfolds, the Count De Foix must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics and battle against his own desires in order to remain true to his duty and honor. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including assassination attempts, political intrigue, and battles against rival factions.Despite the many challenges he faces, the Count De Foix remains steadfast in his commitment to his king and his people. His bravery and honor are put to the test time and again, but he always emerges victorious, earning the respect and admiration of all those around him.Overall, The Count De Foix: A Tale Of The Olden Time is a thrilling and engaging historical novel that transports readers back to a time of knights, castles, and courtly romance. It is a must-read for anyone who loves stories of adventure, romance, and heroism in the face of adversity.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: 1437164420
• ISBN13: 9781437164428
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"