Overview
A young Englishman is swept into the chaos of the French Revolution, where courage, loyalty, and quick thinking become matters of life and death.
Sixteen-year-old Harry Sandwith travels to France in 1790 to stay with the aristocratic Marquis de St. Caux and his family. What begins as an opportunity to improve his French soon becomes a desperate struggle for survival as revolutionary unrest spreads across the country. With Paris descending into violence and suspicion, Harry must navigate a world in which noble birth has become a death sentence and even the smallest mistake can lead to arrest.
As the Reign of Terror tightens its grip, Harry risks everything to protect the St. Caux family. Moving through hostile streets, secret hiding places, and dangerous encounters with revolutionaries, he relies on resourcefulness and bravery to help those he has come to regard as his own family. Historical figures and events form the backdrop to a fast-moving adventure filled with escapes, disguises, divided loyalties, and narrow chances of survival.
First published in 1888, In the Reign of Terror combines G. A. Henty's gift for historical storytelling with an accessible introduction to one of the most turbulent periods in European history. The novel will appeal to readers of classic adventure fiction, historical novels, and stories of ordinary people tested by extraordinary events.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781633842113
- ISBN-10: 1633842118
- Publisher: SMK Books
- Publish Date: August 2014
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.47 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.68 pounds
- Page Count: 206
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