The King's Advocate

By Simone De Noaillat-Ponvert and Simone de Noaillat Ponvert

Book Overview

The King's Advocate is a historical fiction novel written by Simone De Noaillat-Ponvert. The story is set in 17th century France and follows the life of a young woman named Victoire de Lorraine. Victoire is the daughter of a nobleman and is raised in luxury and privilege. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when her father is accused of treason and executed.Determined to clear her father's name, Victoire becomes a lawyer and works tirelessly to prove his innocence. Along the way, she faces many challenges, including sexism and corruption within the legal system. Despite these obstacles, Victoire remains steadfast in her pursuit of justice.As she delves deeper into her investigation, Victoire uncovers a web of political intrigue and betrayal. She must navigate dangerous alliances and make difficult choices in order to uncover the truth and clear her father's name.The King's Advocate is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores themes of justice, honor, and loyalty. It is a gripping tale of one woman's fight against the injustices of her time and a testament to the power of determination and perseverance.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: 1432593994
• ISBN13: 9781432593995
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"