Franks, Duelist

Franks, Duelist: A Novel is a historical fiction book written by Ambrose Pratt and first published in 1901. The story is set in 18th century France and follows the life of a young man named Franks, who is a skilled swordsman and a notorious duelist. Franks is forced to leave his hometown and travel to Paris after a deadly duel with a nobleman. In Paris, Franks becomes a popular figure in the dueling circles and attracts the attention of a wealthy and influential woman named Madame de Pompadour. She hires him as her personal bodyguard and he becomes embroiled in the political intrigues of the French court. Franks falls in love with Madame de Pompadour's ward, a beautiful young woman named Julie, but their love is threatened by the jealousies and rivalries of the court. The novel is a thrilling tale of love, honor, and intrigue, set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in French history.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.