Angélique in Revolt

Angélique (Version Originale) #5

by Anne Golon, Anne Golon, Marguerite Barnett (Translator)

The beautiful setting of the Poitou region makes a stunning contrast with the story which often boils over into bloody violence. The political situation is destined to bring multiple tragedies for Angélique and, after enjoying a moment of revenge, finds that she is pregnant with an unwanted daughter. Now a leader of men but destined for defeat, she is forced to seek sanctuary with the monks of the Abbey of Nieul, but encounters yet more violence on leaving. She eventually owes a great debt to a prosperous merchant called Maitre Berne, and repays him by actively supporting his Protestant family at La Rochelle in their ongoing battle against persecution.

But as Angélique helps one of the leaders of the community flee, she discovers that she has been the victim of a cruel betrayal...

Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Historical, Fiction, Historical Romance, Adventure, France

470 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

Born in Toulon as Simone Changeux in 1921; she published under the pseudonym of Sergeanne Golon or Anne & Serge Golon, and later as Anne Golon.

Reviews

[Rosemary Atwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

The strongest and most absorbing of the ‘Angelique’ novels to date with a fine sense of place and historical content. The violent and bloody struggle between Huguenot and Catholic is vivid and moving with wonderfully descriptive writing, although characterisation of minor figures is certainly one of Golon’s weakest points.

[LJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Angelique in Revolt - Ex
Sergeanne Golon - 4th in series
Angelique returns to her beloved Chateau in Poitou but she finds herself a prisoner in her own home, for King Louis XIV, furious that she has turned her back on the magnificent Court, demands a public submission from her before she regains her privileges.

Molines, the wise steward of her estates, pleads with her to restore herself in the King's favour, not only for her own sake, but also in order that she can intercede on behalf of the ravaged land and people of Poitou. Poitou is the centre of resistance to the harsh measures the King is taking against the French Protestants, the Huguenots, and the soldiers whom he has sent to enforce conversion have become the hated oppressors of the peasantry, Huguenot and Catholic alike.

Even as Angelique agrees to humble herself before the King, tragedy strikes; after a night of horror and destruction she places herself at the head of a crucade which strikes at the foundations of the Sun King's throne. She becomes the most hunted woman in France. With a whole kingdom set against her, only Angelique's beauty, wit and hatred of injustice save her from a traitor's death and prepare her for the most exciting and unexpected journey of her life.

One of the wonderful things about this series, aside from their being exciting romantic stories, was the history I learned through them. I hadn't known anything about the Huguenots prior to reading this book.

[Misfit · Rating 5 out of 5]

**This review might be considered spoilerish for those who have not yet read the first three books in the series. Enter at your own risk**

Rescued in the nick of time from her calamitous adventures in the East, Louis XIV banishes Angélique to her estates in Poitou, a region that is at the core of the disputes between the Catholic church and those of the Huguenot faith. Angélique might be Catholic, but she's outraged at the the barbaric treatment her countrymen receive from the King's dragoons, and she eventually finds herself on the receiving end of it - a night that will forever change her. No more fancy dresses, jewels and balls with elegant courtiers, Angélique wants nothing but revenge for the horror she was put through, and she finds herself at the head of a revolt against the crown as tensions explode and Poitou erupts info flames.

I loved this one and had a hard time putting it down. Don't let those racy covers fool you either, events in this book take some very dark and disturbing turns - this is not a bodice ripping romance. I very much like the way the events forced changes in Angélique's outlook on life and the changes they made in her as she finally grows up and actually thinks about her children for once. Next up in the series is Angelique in Love where we see our heroine begin a new life in a new world (we hope).

[Marg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't wait to see what happens next!

[Arpine Kharazyan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Жизнь не что иное, как полная ненависти комедия, направляемая слепым и изощренным Богом.


Свобода от скуки - действительно прерогатива счастья для людей, особенно для женщин.


Солдаты, когда ты не воюешь против них, тоже могут быть человечными, как и мы...


Женщина должна почувствовать себя женщиной до того, как стать матерью.


Приходит время, когда человек понимает, что, служа государству, он морально опускается.


Есть люди, которые предпочитают смотреть смерти в лицо, и это неплохая идея, так как иногда вы можете её напугать.

[Jeff Cliff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tense and depressing. A clear eyed look at revolt and rebellion, which any radical will see as a natural possible consequence of their stance. Very sobering. Sadly gurer vf ab Arj Jbeyq gb rfpncr gb sebz urer.

[Isabelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cet épisode d'Angélique au pays des religions est l'un des épisodes qui donnent envie de la suivre sans que cela ne soit exceptionnel. À suivre.

[Cozy Shadow · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was definitely the darkest in the series. ;_;

['T Boekenreisbureau · Rating 3 out of 5]

More straightforward than other Angélique-stories and less 'scandalous'. Reads like a female Robin Hood to me.

[BLRBrazil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Borrowed from a school friend after I'd seen him avidly devouring the novel during his lunch breaks.

[Phair · Rating 2 out of 5]

I know I read several Angelique books in the 60's (still have some on my shelves in fact) and I recall being somewhat embarrassed buying them - I guess back then that type of book was still considered "naughty" and I was still in my teens. I found a diary entry where I wrote out a quote from the book: "she knew that she would inevitably succumb to the subtle bond that draws a woman, with her inner longing for subjugation, into the arms of the man who has vanquished her". I guess this series was a precursor of the Bodice-ripper romances that exploded in popularity in the early 70s where the "romance" took the form of being 'ravished' by the hero and loving it. When that's pretty much all there was in the way of Romance Novels you accepted it. Times certainly change..
I completed my journal entry by noting that this book really wasn't all that great- it 'ended with a dull thud'.

[Lucy Siskova · Rating 3 out of 5]

Konečně se daly věci více měné do pohybu a Angelika si uvědomila, že se musí vzchopit a pokračovat dále.
Byla jsem překvapená, že nakonec převládla její vlídná stránka k tomu básníku, který očernil ji a jejího manžela. Čekala bych od ní trochu něco jiného, měla se zachovat jinak, ale namísto toho prostě podlehla. To mi nepřišlo jako pravá povaha Angelika, protože jsem si vybavila tu scénu v uličce, kdy ona a Nikolaus a jeho poddaní z "podsvětí" vyděsili mnicha, který odsoudil jejího manžela. Radovala se z toho, pomstila ho.
Jinak autorka nezklamala a připojila mou oblíbenou část, občasné urývky ze života Ludvíka XIV.

[Edward Butler · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first of the Angelique novels that takes place after the last of the movies, Angelique and the Sultan, so it's the place to start if you've seen the movies and just want to continue on. Engrossing, but a bit grueling. Angelique really gets put through the mill in this one, but her indomitable spirit sees her through.

[Gabrielle Fair · Rating 5 out of 5]

The whole 7 parts of Angelique are the typical example of classic romance and adventure - they are able to enchant people 30 years ago as now. The strong female character and the richness of the story is what the present book shelf missing.

[Pamela(AllHoney) · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the fifth book in the Angelique series. I read this in high school many years ago.

[Arlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first in a history, romance series -- I LOVED all of them and was sad when Serge died. The last book, by Anne, clearly showed what Serge added.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good historical novel about Angelique involved in the revolt in the Poitou and sailing to the New World.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story about Angelique leading the Poitou people into revolt and sailing to the New World. highly recommendable! 10 stars!

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

This tale returns to period politics and fashions.

[Sydney Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

And the heat is on. Angelique finally grows up in this book, in which I learned about religious repression under the Sun King.

[Rebecca Huston · Rating 5 out of 5]

The whole series has remained a favourite of mine since I was a teenager. Grand rollicking adventure and love in the seventeenth century France with brains and courage at the center of it all.

[Anne Pittman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read all Angelique books, great reads, very romantic!

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

this series of books has everything, intrigue, politics, history, love and escapism... published 60 years ago I love them...

[Charlene Gordon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read all these over 40 years ago and loved them.

[Francesca · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

[Deborah Pickstone · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first half was weak and very drama queenish. The second half was better; in fact quite gripping!

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