Cinq-Mars

"Cinq-Mars" is a historical novel written by Alfred de Vigny. The story revolves around 17th-century France during the reign of Louis XIII, the story follows the rise and fall of Henri d'Effiat, Marquis de Cinq-Mars, a young nobleman who becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the powerful Cardinal Richelieu. Cinq-Mars is introduced as a talented young man who catches the eye of Richelieu and is a...