The Lovers of Yvonne Author:Rafael Sabatini With a new introduction by Gail L. Anderson. The Cardinal and the anti-cardinalists square off in this story of chivalry and cunning set in seventeenth century France. Sent by the Cardinal to woo the eldest daughter and heir to a powerful family, Andrea Mancini falls hopelessly in love with the wrong daughter. He is threatened by assassination... more » and ambush, and his loyal guard, Gaston de Luynes must outwit and outfight the anti-cardinalists to keep young Andrea safe. The sparks and clashing sounds of steel against steel, of love placed and misplaced, and foiled plans of the powerful make this one of Sabatini’s most thrilling romances.« less