Download or read book The Sun King Rises written by Yves J'Go and published by Gallic Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1661 is a year of destiny for France and its young king, Louis XIV. Cardinal Mazarin, the prime minister who has governed throughout the king's early years, lies dying. As a fierce power struggle develops to succeed him, a religious brotherhood, guardian of a centuries old secret, also sees its chance to influence events.