{"product_id":"the-poniards-hilt-by-eugene-sue-hardcover","title":"The Poniard's Hilt, by Eugene Sue (Hardcover)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Poniard's Hilt\u003c\/em\u003e (originally titled \u003cem\u003eLe Poignard\u003c\/em\u003e) is a historical adventure novel by Eugène Sue, set during the 16th century. It follows the turbulent period of the French Wars of Religion, exploring the political and religious tensions of the time. The story is filled with intrigue, duels, and betrayals, centered around the use of a poniard (dagger) as a symbol of both violence and power. Sue's masterful storytelling and deep historical knowledge immerse readers in this chaotic and dangerous era of French history, making it a gripping tale of loyalty, revenge, and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoseph Marie Eugène Sue (1804-1857) was a French novelist. His period of greatest success and popularity coincided with that of Alexandre Dumas, père, with whom he has been compared.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildside Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43184508371153,"sku":"9781434499288","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5981\/5377\/files\/9781434499288_FC.jpg?v=1784073270","url":"https:\/\/startlingstories.us\/products\/the-poniards-hilt-by-eugene-sue-hardcover","provider":"Startling Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}