""The Peasant and the Prince: A Story of the French Revolution"" by Harriet Martineau is a historical novel set during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. The story follows the lives of two individuals from vastly different backgrounds: a young peasant girl named Jeanne and a prince named Louis-Charles. Jeanne is forced to flee her home and join the revolutionaries after her family is killed by the aristocracy. She becomes a passionate advocate for the revolution and fights for the rights of the common people. ...
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""The Peasant and the Prince: A Story of the French Revolution"" by Harriet Martineau is a historical novel set during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. The story follows the lives of two individuals from vastly different backgrounds: a young peasant girl named Jeanne and a prince named Louis-Charles. Jeanne is forced to flee her home and join the revolutionaries after her family is killed by the aristocracy. She becomes a passionate advocate for the revolution and fights for the rights of the common people. Meanwhile, Louis-Charles is the son of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. He is forced to flee his home when the revolutionaries storm the palace and execute his parents. He spends years in hiding, trying to stay alive and avoid capture. The paths of Jeanne and Louis-Charles eventually cross, and they form an unlikely friendship. Together, they navigate the dangerous and uncertain landscape of revolutionary France, facing challenges and obstacles at every turn. Through their experiences, the novel explores themes of social justice, political upheaval, and the power of human connection in the face of adversity. It is a gripping and emotional tale that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in world 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.
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