Border And Bastille

By George A. Lawrence

Book Overview

Border and Bastille is a historical novel written by George Alfred Lawrence. Set in the late 18th century, the story follows the life of a young French nobleman, Gaston de Varennes, who is forced to flee his country during the French Revolution. He seeks refuge in England, where he becomes involved in a plot to rescue Marie Antoinette from the Bastille prison.The novel is filled with political intrigue, romance, and adventure as Gaston navigates his way through the dangerous world of revolutionary France and the English aristocracy. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful Englishwoman who captures his heart, a daring smuggler who helps him escape from France, and a group of French exiles who are plotting to overthrow the revolutionary government.Border and Bastille is a gripping tale of love and betrayal, loyalty and treachery, and the struggle for freedom in a time of great upheaval. Lawrence's vivid descriptions of life in revolutionary France and the opulent world of the English aristocracy bring the story to life, and his fast-paced narrative keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.Border And Bastille Is By The Author Of Guy Livingstone.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417956445
• ISBN13: 9781417956449
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"