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It follows Diane de Poitiers, an emeritus huntress whose unalterable beauty fuels rumors and legends during her lifetime - and even in her death.

Based on the classic didactic novel, the action centers on the noble lady who soon becomes exposed to the sexual and political intrigues of the French court of the religious wars era.

Two former lovers and police officers team up to try to exonerate their son.

Jérôme Varenne, a French financier, lives and works in Shanghai with Chen-Li, his life and business partner. One day, during a short stay in Paris, while paying a call to his mother, he is very displeased to learn from her and his hated brother, that the family house in Ambray is going to be sold. Jerome decides to go to the town where he grew up to see what is going on. Little does he know how eventful his escapade will be. Little does he know that it will change his life from soup to nuts...

Set against the troubled period of the Wars of Religion in France, at a time when the three Henries (Henri III, Henri de Guise and Henri de Béarn) vied for the the throne, these new adventures of Pardaillan have the gallant musketeer defend the rightful king Henri III.Jean gives his full to thwart the Duke of Guise's attempts to have the king assassinated. A heartthrob more than ever, Pardaillan will awake serious interest in many a girl, at times becoming their prey like with Bianca Farnese, De Guise's agent...

After the sumptuous fête which infuriated the king, Fouquet was arrested. After a travesty of a trial, he spent the rest of his life in a fortress.

1. The Duchess of Montpensier meets the fanatical young monk, Jacques Clement. 2. She receives a message telling of the murder of her brother. 3. Henry of Navarre overhears the duchess incite Clement to kill Henry III. 4. Henry III is depressed because of the plot against him. 5. The Duchess of Montpensier threatens Henry III with vengeance. 6. The king prepares against an attack. 7. Henry of Navarre advises the king to flee. 8. Partisans of the duchess storm the castle. 9. Clement receives the message, "It is time to act." 10. Henry III designates Henry of Navarre as his successor.

Alexandre Mérital, the leader of a political party, finds himself under attack from Frépeau, one of his opponents. The latter has indeed discovered that Mérital committed a theft in his youth. But Mérital will not be intimidated by his adversary's move. In his turn, he discovers that Frépeau was once involved in a financial scandal, which forces the plaintiff to discontinue the prosecution.

More than a child: At 17, Claire had her whole life ahead of her. Who could have wished her dead? Suspicion quickly falls on her teacher at the agricultural college, charismatic, original but with a seemingly ambiguous relationship with his pupils. More than enough to encourage Marleau to take a close interest in him.