Scaramouche: A Romance of the French Revolution (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419106101)

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 after the murder of his best friend. As he navigates the dangerous political landscape of the time, Andre-Louis assumes the identity of Scaramouche, a popular character from the Italian commedia dell'arte, and becomes a skilled swordsman and actor. He joins a traveling theater troupe and uses his new persona to spread revolutionary ideas and incite the people to action.Throughout the novel, Andre-Louis is pursued by his former mentor, the aristocratic Marquis de La Tour d'Azyr, who seeks revenge for the death of his nephew. Their rivalry culminates in a dramatic sword fight, which serves as the climax of the novel.Scaramouche: A Romance of the French Revolution is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in French history. Sabatini's vivid descriptions and compelling characters make this novel a classic of historical fiction.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.

Author: Rafael Sabatini
ISBN-10: 1419106104
ISBN-13: 9781419106101
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2005
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d