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Chicot the Jester

Chicot the Jester

By: Alexandre Dumas
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Journey through the tumultuous reign of King Henry III in this riveting sequel to Alexandre Dumas Marguerite de Valois. Set four years after the sudden demise of King Charles IX, the story unfolds amidst the chaos of the War of the Three Henries, a power struggle involving King Henry of Navarre, the Huguenots leader and Henry I, Duke of Guise, the Catholic Leagues head. Dumas intricately intertwines two captivating narratives - a blossoming romance between le Comte de Bussy and la Dame de Monsoreau, and the unique friendship that develops between King Henry III and his one-of-a-kind jester, Chicot, also known as Jean-Antoine dAnglerais. Join us as we delve into this historical roller coaster ride filled with rebellion, romance, friendship, and political intrigue.Copyright Biographies and Memoirs Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • 97 - Chicot the Jester by Alexandre Dumas
    Jul 25 2025
    Journey through the tumultuous reign of King Henry III in this riveting sequel to Alexandre Dumas Marguerite de Valois. Set four years after the sudden demise of King Charles IX, the story unfolds amidst the chaos of the War of the Three Henries, a power struggle involving King Henry of Navarre, the Huguenots leader and Henry I, Duke of Guise, the Catholic Leagues head. Dumas intricately intertwines two captivating narratives - a blossoming romance between le Comte de Bussy and la Dame de Monsoreau, and the unique friendship that develops between King Henry III and his one-of-a-kind jester, Chicot, also known as Jean-Antoine dAnglerais. Join us as we delve into this historical roller coaster ride filled with rebellion, romance, friendship, and political intrigue.
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    11 mins
  • 96 - Chicot the Jester by Alexandre Dumas
    Jul 25 2025
    Journey through the tumultuous reign of King Henry III in this riveting sequel to Alexandre Dumas Marguerite de Valois. Set four years after the sudden demise of King Charles IX, the story unfolds amidst the chaos of the War of the Three Henries, a power struggle involving King Henry of Navarre, the Huguenots leader and Henry I, Duke of Guise, the Catholic Leagues head. Dumas intricately intertwines two captivating narratives - a blossoming romance between le Comte de Bussy and la Dame de Monsoreau, and the unique friendship that develops between King Henry III and his one-of-a-kind jester, Chicot, also known as Jean-Antoine dAnglerais. Join us as we delve into this historical roller coaster ride filled with rebellion, romance, friendship, and political intrigue.
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    6 mins
  • 95 - Chicot the Jester by Alexandre Dumas
    Jul 25 2025
    Journey through the tumultuous reign of King Henry III in this riveting sequel to Alexandre Dumas Marguerite de Valois. Set four years after the sudden demise of King Charles IX, the story unfolds amidst the chaos of the War of the Three Henries, a power struggle involving King Henry of Navarre, the Huguenots leader and Henry I, Duke of Guise, the Catholic Leagues head. Dumas intricately intertwines two captivating narratives - a blossoming romance between le Comte de Bussy and la Dame de Monsoreau, and the unique friendship that develops between King Henry III and his one-of-a-kind jester, Chicot, also known as Jean-Antoine dAnglerais. Join us as we delve into this historical roller coaster ride filled with rebellion, romance, friendship, and political intrigue.
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    9 mins
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