The Lion's Skin And The Lover Hunt (1853)

The Lion's Skin And The Lover Hunt is a novel written by Charles De Bernard in 1853. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young man named Count de Villiers. Count de Villiers is a wealthy and handsome man who is known for his love of hunting and his many love affairs. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee his home.To escape from his pursuers, Count de Villiers disguises himself as a lion and joins a traveling circus. While on the road, he meets a beautiful young woman named Rosine who he falls deeply in love with. However, their love is complicated by the fact that Rosine is already engaged to be married to another man.As Count de Villiers struggles to maintain his disguise and win Rosine's heart, he must also navigate the dangerous world of the circus and the treacherous people who inhabit it. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters including acrobats, clowns, and animal trainers.The Lion's Skin And The Lover Hunt is a thrilling adventure story filled with romance, intrigue, and suspense. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and the lengths that people will go to in order to protect those they care about. With its vivid descriptions of life in the circus and its engaging characters, this novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.