Publisher's Synopsis
The Trampling Of The Lilies is a historical novel written by the renowned author, Rafael Sabatini. The story is set in France during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. The book follows the story of Andre-Louis Moreau, a young lawyer who becomes embroiled in the revolutionary movement after witnessing the injustices inflicted upon the common people by the aristocracy.As Andre-Louis becomes more involved in the revolution, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to his friends and his love for Aline, the daughter of a wealthy aristocrat. Despite his conflicted loyalties, Andre-Louis remains committed to the cause of the revolution and becomes a key figure in the fight against the ruling class.The Trampling Of The Lilies is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and political upheaval. Sabatini's masterful storytelling transports the reader to the streets of Paris during one of the most turbulent periods in French history. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the French Revolution or historical fiction in general.When La Boulaye recovered consciousness he was lying on his back in the middle of the courtyard of the Chateau de Bellecour. From a great stone balcony above, a little group, of which Mademoiselle de Bellecour was the centre, observed the scene about the captive, who was being resuscitated that he might fittingly experience the Seigneur's vengeance.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.
