Paul - Le Bossu - Feval,

The Duke of Nevers is murdered by the villainous Prince de Gonzague.

To infiltrate Gonzague's inner circle, Lagardère spends years perfecting the persona of a crippled, withered hunchback. Feval, Paul - Le bossu

Set during the French Regency (early 18th century), the novel captures the decadence and danger of the court of Philippe d'Orléans, making the political stakes feel real. 🎬 Legacy in Pop Culture The Duke of Nevers is murdered by the

Over 10 versions exist, most notably the 1959 film starring Jean Marais and the 1997 version starring Daniel Auteuil. Feval, Paul - Le bossu

It paved the way for modern masked vigilantes, influencing the creation of characters like Zorro.

Lagardère rescues Nevers' infant daughter, Aurore, and vows to avenge the Duke.

The story spans nearly two decades, blending historical fiction with a classic revenge plot.