Set in France during the late 18th century, this novel tells the story of a young aristocrat, Ren de Keroualle, who becomes caught up in the tumultuous events of the French revolution. The book offers a richly textured portrayal of the era, its characters and its political and social upheavals. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This...