About this book
Chicot the Jester by Alexandre Dumas plunges listeners into the glittering, dangerous court of King Henry III, where wit and intrigue are as sharp as a sword. Set four years after the death of Charles IX, Dumas's historical novel—part romance, part memoir—unfolds against the War of the Three Henries, as Henry of Navarre, the Duke of Guise, and the king vie for France’s future.
Dumas weaves two compelling strands: a passionate, yet perilous, romance between the Comte de Bussy and la Dame de Monsoreau, and the singular bond between Henry III and his irreverent jester Chicot (Jean-Antoine d'Anglerais). Through sumptuous period detail and swordplay of language, the narrative captures religious conflict, courtly spectacle, and the politics that rocked late 16th-century France. Chicot’s sharp humor and fearless honesty illuminate themes of loyalty, power, and survival in a world where favors shift like the wind.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction and classic literature, this audiobook will appeal to listeners who love romantic intrigue, political drama, and Alexandre Dumas’s bold storytelling. Tune in for a vivid, character-driven journey through one of France’s most turbulent eras.
