Publisher's Synopsis
The Countess de Charney and The Chevalier de Maison Rouge is a historical fiction novel by Alexandre Dumas. The story is set during the Reign of Terror, a period of violence and political upheaval in France following the French Revolution. The novel follows the lives of two main characters, the Countess de Charney and the Chevalier de Maison Rouge, who are caught up in the turmoil of the time.The Countess de Charney is a noblewoman who is falsely accused of conspiring against the revolutionary government. She is arrested and imprisoned, and her husband is executed. The Chevalier de Maison Rouge is a royalist who is determined to rescue the Countess from prison and help her escape to safety.The novel is filled with intrigue, romance, and adventure as the two characters navigate the dangerous political landscape of revolutionary France. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including spies, revolutionaries, and aristocrats.Dumas is known for his vivid descriptions of historical events and his ability to bring characters to life. The Countess de Charney and The Chevalier de Maison Rouge is no exception, and readers will be drawn into the story from the first page. The novel is a thrilling tale of love, loyalty, and courage set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods in French history.1893. The Works of Alexandre Dumas Complete in Nine Volumes, Volume Nine. Copiously illustrated with elegant pen and ink and wood engravings, specially drawn for this edition by eminent French and American artists. Dumas, French novelist and playwright, is now primarily recognized for his historical novels, which include the ever popular Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo. The Countess de Charney is a sequel to Taking the Bastille and The Chevalier de Maison Rouge is a sequel to The Countess. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
