""Richelieu: A Tale of France"" by George Payne Rainsford James is a historical novel set in 17th century France. The story revolves around the life of Cardinal Richelieu, a powerful statesman and advisor to King Louis XIII. The novel depicts the political intrigue and power struggles of the time, as Richelieu navigates his way through court politics and battles against his enemies, both foreign and domestic. The book also explores Richelieu's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggle with illness. With vivid descriptions of battles, courtly intrigues, and the lavish lifestyle of the French aristocracy, ""Richelieu: A Tale of France"" is a captivating historical novel that offers a glimpse into one of the most fascinating periods of French history.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.