{"product_id":"2940045243483","title":"Rapier for Revenge","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike all sons of the nobility in 17th-century France, Armand has been trained to defend himself with a rapier. But beyond that, he believes it is his duty to avenge the murder of his father. His quest takes him to Paris as an actor in a prominent group of players, friendship with the famous Cyrano de Bergerac, imprisonment in a castle tower, and ultimately a duel with his father’s killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with 17th-century portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFROM THE REVIEWS:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Romance, swashbuckling adventure, colorful background and mystery are just a few of the ingredients to round out this exciting historical novel for young readers. . . . The major ingredient that makes this book superior to most historical novels is the addition of French theater history. . . . Boys and girls (and even Moms and Dads) will find this a thrilling story, richly presented particularly with respect to the background of this era in French history.” —Baton Rouge, LA Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Miss Butler sets a fast-paced story in the romantic 17th century. . . . The colorful background of the period and the boy’s mastery of the gentleman’s weapon of defense make this an enthralling story for the young.” —Buffalo, NY Courier Express\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A tension-filled climax . . . in itself makes the novel worth reading. Fresh, unusual, exciting, this book is easily one of the best of the season.” —Greensboro, NC News\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ad Stellae Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47158205186288,"sku":"2940045243483","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940045243483_p0.jpg?v=1763972576","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940045243483","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}