King Terror

By Stanley J. Weyman

Book Overview

King Terror is a historical fiction novel written by Stanley J. Weyman. The story is set in the late 18th century during the French Revolution. The main character, Philippe de Vilmorin, is a young French nobleman who is forced to flee from France to England after his family is executed during the Reign of Terror. In England, Philippe becomes involved in a plot to rescue Marie Antoinette, the former queen of France, who is being held prisoner in the Tuileries Palace in Paris. Philippe is recruited by a group of loyalists who are determined to save the queen and restore the monarchy in France. As Philippe travels to France and becomes embroiled in the dangerous mission, he must navigate through a world of spies, traitors, and revolutionaries. Along the way, he meets a cast of intriguing characters, including a beautiful actress, a brave soldier, and a cunning spy. King Terror is a thrilling adventure story that combines historical accuracy with fast-paced action and romance. It offers a vivid portrayal of the tumultuous events of the French Revolution and the bravery of those who fought to save their country from the grip of terror.THIS 60 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: In Kings' Byways, by Stanley Weyman. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417914904.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: 1425477941
• ISBN13: 9781425477943
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"