{"product_id":"the-headsman-or-the-abbaye-james-fenimore-cooper-9781169331853","title":"The Headsman Or The Abbaye Des Vignerons A Tale","description":"The Headsman, also known as The Abbaye Des Vignerons, is a captivating tale written by James Fenimore Cooper. The story is set in Switzerland during the 16th century and follows the life of a young man named Sigismund, who is the son of a wealthy merchant. Sigismund falls in love with a beautiful woman named Adelheid, who is the daughter of a nobleman. However, their love is forbidden due to their different social statuses. As the story progresses, Sigismund becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue and is accused of a crime he did not commit. He is sentenced to death by the headsman, who is known for his ruthless and efficient executions. Sigismund's only hope for survival is to prove his innocence and clear his name before the headsman carries out his sentence. Throughout the book, Cooper weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. He delves into the complex social structures of 16th-century Switzerland and explores the themes of justice and mercy. The Headsman is a gripping story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Fenimore Cooper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1169331858\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781169331853\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.91lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.88d","brand":"James Fenimore Cooper","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48441843941631,"sku":"9781169331853","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9b040fcd-9b23-4b1f-ac92-42d49be1dd3b.jpg?v=1777193376","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-headsman-or-the-abbaye-james-fenimore-cooper-9781169331853","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}