{"product_id":"massacre-at-paris-9781513277042","title":"Massacre at Paris","description":"\u003cp\u003e The wedding day of Henry of Navarre, a Protestant from a noble family, and Margaret of Valois, the sister of the Catholic king, has arrived, though there are few aside from the bride and groom that are happy about it. Set during a time of political and social unrest in 16th century Paris, the Catholics and the Protestants, also known as Huguenots, hold grudges and extreme distrust against each other. When it becomes apparent that the mother of the bride, Queen Catherine, intends harm to Henry, The Duke of Guise, the leader of the Huguenots, is determined to strike first. With a plan to poison Queen Catherine and to shoot one of her admirals, The Duke of Guise orders his men to attack discretely before the family of the bride can do the same. However, when their first murder attempts are not entirely successful, the Catholics seek retribution. Now caught in a violent chain, the feud started at the wedding escalates into a war of espionage and assassinations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith themes of social, political, and religious change, Christopher Marlowe began writing \u003ci\u003eThe Massacre at Paris\u003c\/i\u003e during the height of the animosity between Protestants and Catholics. Based on an actual historical event, Marlowe depicts the war between the religions with beautiful and hyperbolic language. First debuted in 1593, the same year as Marlowe’s untimely death, \u003ci\u003eThe Massacre at Paris\u003c\/i\u003e is among the legendary playwright’s final works. Rarely found in print, \u003ci\u003eThe Massacre at Paris\u003c\/i\u003e is one of Marlowe’s lesser known works, though it is just as masterful as the rest of his canon. With high stakes and a compelling plot, \u003ci\u003eThe Massacre at Paris\u003c\/i\u003e is a fast-paced and exciting drama that allows modern readers an intimate and authentic perspective on a historical event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Massacre at Paris \u003c\/i\u003e by Christopher Marlowe is now presented in an easy-to-read font and features a striking new cover decision, creating an accessible reading experience. With these accommodations, \u003ci\u003eThe Massacre at Paris \u003c\/i\u003e is restored to modern standards while the original genius and vivid imagery of Marlowe’s poetry is preserved. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christopher Marlowe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291923886331,"sku":"9781513277042","price":3.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781513277042.jpg?v=1772484324","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/massacre-at-paris-9781513277042","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}