The Sword of a Gascon is a historical fiction novel written by Amedee Achard and originally published in 1898. Set in the 17th century, the story follows the adventures of a young Gascon nobleman named Raoul de Bragelonne. Raoul is a skilled swordsman and a loyal servant of King Louis XIV of France. He is sent on a mission to retrieve a valuable sword that has been stolen from the king's armory.As Raoul sets out on his quest, he encounters a series...