Le Montespan #1

This volume collects the complete story of Le Montespan, a historical graphic novel series published by Delcourt in 2010. It recounts the life of Louis-Henri de Pardaillan, Marquis de Montespan, the husband of Madame de Montespan, the famous mistress of King Louis XIV, focusing on his defiance and tragic fate in the face of royal power. The narrative is grounded in 17th-century French court intrigue and scandal, offering a dramatic portrayal of a man overshadowed by his wife's royal affair.