The Brigand, A Story Of The Time Of Charles The Fifth And The Horoscope, A Romance Of The Reign Of Francis II is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas and published in 1897. The novel is set in two different time periods - the first part is set during the reign of Charles V, while the second part is set during the reign of Francis II.The plot revolves around two main characters - the brigand, Francesco, and the astrologer, Cosmo. Francesco is a notorious brigand who robs travelers and merchants in the hills of Italy. He is a skilled fighter and a charismatic leader who is loved by his men. Cosmo, on the other hand, is an astrologer who is obsessed with the stars and the future. He creates horoscopes for the royal family and predicts their fate.The story begins with Francesco and his men robbing a group of travelers, including a young woman named Bianca. Francesco is immediately drawn to Bianca and decides to keep her as his prisoner. However, as they spend more time together, Francesco and Bianca fall in love. Meanwhile, Cosmo predicts that the king will die soon, which sets off a chain of events that leads to a struggle for power in the royal court.As the plot unfolds, Francesco and Cosmo's paths cross, and they become involved in the political turmoil of their respective eras. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, power, and fate, and provides a vivid depiction of life during the reigns of Charles V and Francis II.Overall, The Brigand, A Story Of The Time Of Charles The Fifth And The Horoscope, A Romance Of The Reign Of Francis II is a thrilling historical novel that combines action, romance, and political intrigue. It is a must-read for fans of Alexandre Dumas and lovers of historical fiction.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.
