Publisher's Synopsis
The Carpenter of Rouen, or The Secret Order of the Confrerie, is a dramatic tale written by Joseph Stevens Jones in 1849. The story is set in the French city of Rouen and revolves around a carpenter named Pierre, who is a member of a secret society called the Confrerie. The Confrerie is a group of craftsmen who are dedicated to preserving the knowledge and skills of their trade.As the story unfolds, Pierre becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving the Confrerie and a powerful nobleman named Count de St. Aignan. The Count is determined to destroy the Confrerie and seize their secrets for himself, and he will stop at nothing to achieve his goal.Pierre must navigate a dangerous web of intrigue and deception to protect the Confrerie and its members. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Marie and a wise old craftsman who becomes his mentor.The Carpenter of Rouen is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue set against the backdrop of 19th-century France. It is a classic work of historical fiction that will captivate readers with its vivid characters, intricate plot, and richly detailed setting.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.
