{"product_id":"9781910859377","title":"The Chevalier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe captivating and quite unique historical novel, based on the incredible true story of Charles, Chevalier d’Eon de Beaumont\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParis, 1755. On the eve of a major European war, Charles – master swordsman, spy and Europe’s principal cross-dresser – is sent on a clandestine mission to Russia by the Court of King Louis. The French are not welcome at the Tsarina’s court. Or at least their \u003ci\u003emen\u003c\/i\u003e aren’t…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan his disguise fool the Tsarina, and will she be seduced by his beauty? With his nation in dire need of military support, can Charles achieve a most unlikely diplomatic coup? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Chevalier\u003c\/em\u003e is an extraordinary tale of adventure, deception and daring, and at the same time a fascinating exploration of identity, nobility and valour. Rich in period detail but also packed with wit and character, it is the first in a series of forthcoming Chevalier novels. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eM.C. Hobbs\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional writer with almost 30 books to his name, though \u003cem\u003eThe Chevalier\u003c\/em\u003e is his debut novel. A keen supporter of creative writing groups, and a prolific organiser of pop-up literary events, he has recently become Joint Writer-in-Residence at Preston Community Library, Wembley. He lives in West London with his wife and three children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darkwater Syndicate, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151312896240,"sku":"9781910859377","price":5.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781910859377_p0.jpg?v=1769896834","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781910859377","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}