The Mandrake And The Rhemese

By Jean de La Fontaine

Book Overview

""The Mandrake and the Rhemese"" is a historical fiction novel written by Jean De La Fontaine. The story is set in the 15th century and follows the journey of a young man named Etienne who embarks on a quest to find the legendary Mandrake root, believed to possess magical properties that can cure any ailment. Etienne is accompanied by his loyal friend, the Rhemese, who is a skilled warrior and protector.As they journey through various lands and encounter different challenges, Etienne and the Rhemese must also navigate their own personal struggles and conflicts. Etienne is haunted by the memory of his father, who was accused of witchcraft, while the Rhemese is grappling with his own identity as a half-breed.The novel is filled with adventure, romance, and intrigue as the duo face dangerous enemies and unexpected allies. Along the way, they discover the true power of friendship and the importance of staying true to oneself.Overall, ""The Mandrake and the Rhemese"" is a captivating tale that transports readers to a bygone era and immerses them in a world of magic and mystery.WHENE'ER the painter had in hand a fair, He'd jest his wife, and laugh with easy air; But Hymen's rights proceeding as they ought, With jealous fears her breast was never fraught. She might indeed repay his tricks in kind, And gratify, in soft amours, her mind, Except that she less confidence had shown, And was not led to him the truth to own.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: 1419171755
• ISBN13: 9781419171758
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.2"