Translated from the French. Originally published in France as 1661 by Timée Éditions. First published in Great Britain as The Sun King rises in 2008 by Gallic Books.
Summary:
A tale of intrigue at the court of Louis XIV. 1661 is a year of destiny for France and its young king, Louis XIV. Coded documents have been stolen from the office of the Chief Minister, Cardinal Mazarin. They have fallen into the hands of Gabriel de Pontbriand, an aspiring actor, but they are the center of a fierce power struggle that now threatens the course of history.
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