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This adaptation of a classic tale unfolds during the tumult of the French Revolution. It focuses on a young Englishman who renounces his own life to protect the husband of the woman he loves, illustrating themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the chaos of revolution.
First publish date: June 1991
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Andrea M. Clare
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