Athalie : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163722152 : 1163722154 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""Athalie"" is a historical novel by Robert W. Chambers, first published in 1911. Set in 17th century France, the story revolves around Athalie de Marsan, a beautiful and headstrong aristocrat who is forced to marry a man she does not love. In an attempt to escape her unhappy marriage, Athalie becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot against the king, which puts her life in peril. Along the way, she falls in love with a dashing soldier named Raoul de Roquebrune, who helps her navigate the treacherous political landscape of the French court. As the plot thickens and the danger mounts, Athalie must choose between her loyalty to her family and her love for Raoul. ""Athalie"" is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods in French history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfecti