Publisher's Synopsis
Scaramouche: A Romance of the French Revolution is a historical novel written by Rafael Sabatini. The book is set in France during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution and follows the story of Andre-Louis Moreau, a young lawyer who becomes embroiled in the revolutionary movement. The novel begins with Andre-Louis witnessing the murder of his friend and mentor, and he is forced to flee for his life. He joins a traveling theater troupe and assumes the role of Scaramouche, a quick-witted and acrobatic character. As he travels with the troupe, he becomes increasingly involved in the revolutionary movement and uses his skills as a lawyer and a performer to fight for the cause.The story is filled with action, adventure, and romance as Andre-Louis navigates the dangerous political climate of revolutionary France. He falls in love with a noblewoman, Aline de Kercadiou, and their relationship is tested by the social and political upheaval around them.Scaramouche: A Romance of the French Revolution is a thrilling and engaging historical novel that captures the spirit of one of the most tumultuous periods in European history. It is a story of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of a revolution that changed the course of history.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.
