Cinq-Mars; Ou, Une Conjuration Sous Louis XIII (tome 2 of 2)

Cinq-Mars; Ou, Une Conjuration Sous Louis XIII, published in 1826 by Alfred de Vigny, is a historical novel set during the reign of Louis XIII in France. The story revolves around the political intrigue and rebellion involving Cinq-Mars and Cardinal Richelieu, highlighting the fragility of power amid personal ambition and societal unrest. This work is notable for being one of the earliest and most dramatic examples of the French historical novel, influencing later authors such as Dumas.