Pierre Alexis de Ponson du Terrail (1829-1871) - French novelist, master of the feuilleton novel genre. His book series "The Youth of King Henry IV" tells about the exciting adventures of the young and charming French monarch. This edition presents the first part of the cycle - "Beautiful Jeweler." It begins with a story that has won many hearts about reckless courage, unparalleled nobility, beautiful love and ingenious intrigues. The publication is decorated with delightful illustrations by Henri Lano (1859-1929) - a French watercolor artist, cartoonist and prose writer.