Richelieu: A Tale Of France

Richelieu: A Tale of France

by George Payne Rainsford James

Richelieu: A Tale of France is a fictionalized biography of Cardinal Richelieu, one of the most powerful and influential figures in French history. The novel is based on a purported manuscript that fell into the author's hands, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of this complex and enigmatic man.

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George Payne Rainsford James was an English novelist and historical writer, the son of a physician in London. He was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Con...

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