In the court of King Louis XIII, a charming courtier named Bardelys is renowned for his irresistible charm towards women. He proposes to win the hand of the beautiful Roxalanne, whose family fortune the king seeks to acquire. A bet is made, and Bardelys sets out to woo Roxalanne, but his pursuit is complicated by intrigue and mistaken identity, putting him in grave danger.
Bardelys the Magnificent
Set in the swashbuckling era, the story follows Bardelys, a charming and handsome courtier who has a reputation for being able to win the hearts of any woman he desires, and isn't afraid to boast about his conquests to those around him.