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the young King Louis XIII ascends to the French throne.
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His once peaceful nation is surrounded by enemies on all sides.
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Within the borders of France itself,
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Cardinal Richelieu, the King's advisor,
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plots in secret to seize power for himself.
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The inexperienced Louis and his new bride, Queen Anne,
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find themselves without a single friend.
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Europe is a powder keg waiting to explode
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in a war that will engulf the entire continent.
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And only a few men can prevent the coming apocalypse.
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Move out!
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Halt!