Louis Duval: A Tale of the French Revolution follows a young man’s rise amid the turmoil of 1789, blending adventure with history.
Set against the first sparks of the French Revolution, this tale follows Louis Duval as he grows from a sheltered ward of a noble household into a vigilant youth shaped by war, hunger, and escape. The story pairs vivid scenes of chateau life with the chaos of a nation in upheaval, giving readers a grounded view of how history touches individual lives. As Louis relocates from safety to danger, the bond between him and his benefactors—and his own sense of duty—are put to the test.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with a humanitarian thread and fast, cinematic moments of action.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is set during a time of great upheaval in French history, the revolution that transformed France from a monarchy into an unstable republic. The story follows Louis Duval, an orphan boy who, after his grandmother's death, is taken in by a kind noblewoman, the Countess St. Clair. Louis's life of comfort is disrupted when war comes to his town, and he is forced to flee with his father, a revolutionary who believes in the Republic's ideals. On their journey, Louis learns about the revolution's history and complexities and witnesses the violence it brings. The author explores themes of class struggle, the nature of justice, and the personal cost of war through Louis's experiences, providing a nuanced perspective on a transformative period in French history. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330984963_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330984963
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