Calvert of Strathore (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Carter Goodloe

9780267304011: Calvert of Strathore (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267304013 ISBN 13: 9780267304011

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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An American student uncovers loyalty, danger, and honor in the shadow of a turning point in Paris.

A visit to the French capital binds him to a world of diplomacy, revolution, and personal courage.

In this adventure set against the eve of the French Revolution, Calvert of Strathore follows a young American as he joins Thomas Jefferson’s legation in Paris and encounters a circle of powerful figures, peril, and hidden loyalties. The story blends historical detail with intimate moments, showing how devotion to a cause can clash with love, duty, and the costs of political upheaval. The tone is vivid and immersive, inviting readers to see a grand moment in history through the eyes of a hopeful, principled young man.
What you’ll experience

Historic atmosphere and precise period detail that bring late-18th-century Paris to life.
Character-driven moments of personal integrity, mentorship, and budding romance.
Deft moral questions about loyalty, leadership, and the price of idealism.
Scenes that mix courtly ceremony with the raw fear and excitement of revolutionary times.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong character arcs and a sense of place, especially fans of early American diplomacy and grand, turning-point moments in world history.

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