Set during the tumultuous time of the Paris Commune, this novel tells the story of a woman caught up in the violent struggle for control of the city. Irene de Keroualle is a passionate believer in the idea of a new society, but as the situation grows increasingly desperate, she must confront the reality of violence and cruelty on both sides. A powerful and moving depiction of a pivotal moment in French history. This work has been selected...