Fontenay, The Swordsman: A Military Novel (1891)

By Fortuné du Boisgobey

Book Overview

Fontenay, The Swordsman: A Military Novel (1891) is a historical fiction novel written by Du Boisgobey. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Fontenay, who is a skilled swordsman and a member of the French army. The novel is set in the 18th century during the time of the French Revolution.The book follows Fontenay as he rises through the ranks of the army and becomes a respected military leader. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and battles, both on and off the battlefield. He also falls in love with a beautiful woman named Claire, who becomes his loyal companion and confidante.The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, as Fontenay navigates his way through the tumultuous times of the French Revolution. The author paints a vivid picture of the era, with detailed descriptions of the political and social climate of the time.Overall, Fontenay, The Swordsman: A Military Novel is a gripping tale of bravery, loyalty, and love set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods in French history.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: 1164648713
• ISBN13: 9781164648710
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"