Two Dianes

«Two Dianes», one of the most popular novels by the undisputed master of the historical-adventure genre Alexandre Dumas, invites the reader into the sixteenth century, during the reign of Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici — in an era of courtly yet brutal wars, in a time of veiled religious polemics, which threatened to turn into bloodshed at any moment, in an age of refined gallantry, harboring deadly danger for a beautiful lady, deprived of the protection of a truly noble knight.

At the heart of the narrative is the poignant love story of young Diana de Castro, daughter of the beautiful favorite of the king, Diana de Poitiers, and Count Gabriel Montgomery. In their quest to unite their fates, the young couple faces cruel trials: the treachery of court intrigues, with hatred and betrayal…

The text is complemented by remarkable illustrations from European editions of the novel of the mid — late 19th century.

Artists: Anj-Louis Janne, Gustave Janne