Books in the Louis XV series in order

Part of a duology about the life of King Louis XV, "The Conspirators; or the Chevalier d’Harmental" follows the conspiracy against Phillip II, Duke of Orleans, regent of the infant King. Of his work on the period, it is considered among Dumas’ best by critics and fans alike.It is a thrilling novel, threaded through with romance, political conspiracy, and the epic clash between the Church and the Crown, for the support of the people. From the brilliant mind behind ‘The Three Musketeers’, it is another brilliant gem in his already epic body of work, perfect for anyone who loves historical fiction or the intrigue of Netflix's ‘The King’.Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was one of the most important French historical adventure writers, and one of the most widely read French novelists. His experience was also based on his many travels and exuberant lifestyle. His novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo", "The Three Musketeers", and "Twenty Years After". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies.

Raoul d'Harmental s'etait illustre dans les batailles de Louis XIV, avait acquis le rang de colonel et un prestige sans pareil, mais tout s'est effondre depuis que le roi est mort et que Philippe d'Orleans a pris la regence.Le chevalier d'Harmental se voit retirer son regiment d'infanterie et sa maitresse, Sophie d'Averne. Prive de ses droits et d'amour par le regent, il est desormais pret a sacrifier sa vie afin de mener a bien un complot contre Philippe d'Orleans, et ainsi retrouver son honneur...Premier grand roman historique d'Alexandre Dumas, ecrit deux ans avant "e; Les Trois Mousquetaires "e;, il inaugure le succes d'un auteur prolifique. -

A sequel to "The Conspirators; or the Chevalier d’Harmental", "The Regent’s Daughter" is the second entry on the regency of the young King Louis XV. Much of the story focuses on Gaston de Chanley, a young man torn between his love and his dedication to the murder of the regent Duke of Orleans. It is a fascinating read because of how Dumas’ brings these historical figures to life, powerful and threatening dukes are in essence paper tigers who without their cabal of support would crumble. It is a political tinder box built on smoke and mirrors that threatens to go up at any minute. Reminiscent of Walter Scott’s work, it is a powerful plot, threaded with intrigue, romance, love and blood. It is a novel that brings pre-revolutionary France to life in a way many readers will not have experienced and is perfect for anyone who loved the intrigue of Netflix’s ‘The Crown’.Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) remains one of the most important figures in French and world literature to this day. His historical and romantic adventure pieces were largely inspired by his many travels and extraordinary lifestyle. His most famous novels include ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, ‘The Three Musketeers’ and ‘Twenty Years After’. His works totalling more than one hundred thousand pages have been adapted in to more than two-hundred films.

Le regent de France, Philippe d'Orleans, a decide de reprendre en main l'education de sa fille illegitime, Helene de Chaverny. Il lui impose de quitter le couvent de Clisson ou il l'a fait elever, et de rejoindre Paris.Cependant, Helene voue un amour inconditionnel pour Gaston de Chanlay. Alors que tous deux rejoignent la capitale, les motivations secretes de Gaston menace l'integrite de leur couple : mele a la conspiration bretonne, il cherche a eliminer le Regent... Alexandre Dumas offre a la fois une description historique de la France du XVIIIe et des complots qui y sevissent, et une histoire d'amour bouleversee par un secret vite mis au jour.-