Publisher's Synopsis
A Queen's Romance: A Version of Victor Hugo's Ruy Blas is a novel written by the renowned French author Victor Hugo and published in 1904. The story is set in 17th century Spain and follows the life of a man named Ruy Blas, who is a servant in the royal palace. Ruy Blas falls in love with the Queen of Spain, who is married to King Charles II. The Queen returns Ruy Blas' love and they begin a secret romance. However, their happiness is short-lived as their relationship is discovered by the King's advisors, who are determined to put an end to their affair. The novel explores themes of love, power, and betrayal and is known for its vivid descriptions of the Spanish court and its characters. A Queen's Romance is a classic work of literature and a must-read for fans of Victor Hugo's writing.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.
