Jesuits! (1879)

By Paul Féval père, Paul Féval, T.F. Galwey, et al.

Book Overview

Jesuits is a historical novel written by Paul Feval and first published in 1879. The book is set in the 17th century and follows the story of a young man named Gaston de Luynes, who is forced to flee France after being falsely accused of a crime. He seeks refuge in the Netherlands, where he becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Dutch government.The plot is masterminded by a group of Jesuits, who are determined to restore Catholicism to the Netherlands. Gaston is caught up in their plans and becomes a key player in the conspiracy. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful Dutch woman named Cornelia, who is also involved in the plot.The novel is full of action, intrigue, and suspense as Gaston and Cornelia navigate the dangerous world of political conspiracy. Feval's writing is known for its vivid descriptions and engaging characters, and Jesuits is no exception. The book is a thrilling adventure 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: 1437125387
• ISBN13: 9781437125382
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"