To infiltrate Gonzague's inner circle, Lagardère spends years perfecting the persona of a crippled, withered hunchback.
The Duke of Nevers is murdered by the villainous Prince de Gonzague. Feval, Paul - Le bossu
"Si tu ne viens pas à Lagardère, Lagardère ira à toi !" is a permanent fixture in French pop culture. To infiltrate Gonzague's inner circle
Lagardère rescues Nevers' infant daughter, Aurore, and vows to avenge the Duke. Feval, Paul - Le bossu
The story spans nearly two decades, blending historical fiction with a classic revenge plot.