The Exiles At St. Germains (1874)

By Exiles

Book Overview

At St. Germains is a historical novel written by the Exiles, a group of French writers who were exiled from France after the fall of Napoleon III. The novel is set in the 18th century during the reign of Louis XV and follows the lives of a group of exiles who have sought refuge in St. Germains, a town outside of Paris.The main character is the Marquis de St. Mars, who is an exiled nobleman and a loyalist to the deposed Bourbon monarchy. He is joined by other exiles, including the Count de Beaulieu, a former soldier who is now a wine merchant, and the Chevalier de la Roche, a young nobleman who is in love with the Marquis' daughter, Marie.The novel explores the lives of these exiles as they struggle to adapt to their new lives in St. Germains. They face financial difficulties, social isolation, and the constant threat of being arrested by the French authorities. However, they also find friendship and support from each other, and they are united in their loyalty to the Bourbon cause.As the novel progresses, the exiles become involved in a plot to restore the Bourbon monarchy to power. They work with a group of French royalists who are planning a rebellion against the current government. The exiles play a key role in this plot, using their knowledge of the French court and their connections to other exiles to help the royalists.The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in exile and the struggles of those who seek to restore the old order. It is also a tribute to the resilience and courage of the exiles, who refused to abandon their beliefs and their loyalty to the Bourbon cause.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: 1166180697
• ISBN13: 9781166180690
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"