The Sword Of Bussy Or The Word Of A Gentleman

The Sword Of Bussy Or The Word Of A Gentleman: A Romance Of The Time Of Henry III (1912) is a historical fiction novel written by Robert Neilson Stephens. Set in the time of Henry III, the novel follows the story of a young nobleman named Bussy d'Amboise. Bussy is a skilled swordsman and a loyal servant to his king. He is also deeply in love with the beautiful and virtuous Lady Mary. However, their love is threatened by the machinations of the treacherous Sir John De Launay, who seeks to use Bussy to further his own ambitions. As Bussy navigates the dangerous political landscape of medieval France, he must also confront his own inner demons and make difficult choices that will determine the course of his life. The novel is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and honor, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous and fascinating period in European 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.