This book follows the life of Alphonse de Chatillon, a young aristocrat during the turmoil of the French Revolution. After escaping the palace during an attack, he becomes separated from his companion and must now navigate the dangerous streets of Paris in disguise to return home and fight for the royalist cause. The book pits duty against ambition, with the author using the Revolution as a backdrop to explore themes of love, loyalty, and honor. Along the way, Alphonse meets a variety of characters from different walks of life, each of whom challenges his perspective. While historical fiction, the book's themes and exploration of duty in the face of societal change remain relevant to this day.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the life of Alphonse de Chatillon, a young aristocrat during the turmoil of the French Revolution. After escaping the palace during an attack, he becomes separated from his companion and must now navigate the dangerous streets of Paris in disguise to return home and fight for the royalist cause. The book pits duty against ambition, with the author using the Revolution as a backdrop to explore themes of love, loyalty, and honor. Along the way, Alphonse meets a variety of characters from different walks of life, each of whom challenges his perspective. While historical fiction, the book's themes and exploration of duty in the face of societal change remain relevant to this day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334415869_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781334415869
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781334415869
Quantity: 15 available