Publisher's Synopsis
In The Reign of Terror is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty. The story is set during the French Revolution and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Harry Sandwith. Harry is sent to live with his French relatives in Paris, but his arrival coincides with the beginning of the Reign of Terror. Harry becomes caught up in the dangerous political climate of the time and must navigate his way through the chaos and violence. Along the way, he meets a group of brave French aristocrats who are fighting to overthrow the revolutionaries and restore order to their country. Harry becomes involved in their cause and helps them carry out daring missions to save their friends and family members from the guillotine. The novel is filled with action, suspense, and historical details that bring the era to life. It also touches on themes of loyalty, courage, and the importance of standing up for what is right. Overall, In The Reign of Terror is a thrilling adventure story that will captivate readers of all ages.""Oh, but it is such a long way, and to live among those French people, who have been doing such dreadful things, attacking the Bastille, and, as I have heard you say, passing all sorts of revolutionary laws, and holding their king and queen almost as prisoners in Paris!""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
