Le Dernier Chevalier
1881
''Le Dernier Chevalier'' is a historical novel by Paul Féval, first published in 1881, set in 18th-century France during the reign of Louis XV. The story follows M. Joseph Dupleix and his companion M. Nicolas as they navigate the socio-political intrigues of a Paris marked by illness and tension at the royal court. The novel explores themes of knighthood, honor, and loyalty amidst the threats of revolution and personal dilemmas, culminating in a quest for power and glory against a backdrop of betrayal and courage.
