The Lover's Trials: Or The Days Before The Revolution (1865)

By Mary Andrews Denison and Mary A. -. Denison

Book Overview

The Lover's Trials: Or The Days Before The Revolution is a historical novel written by Mary Andrews Denison and published in 1865. The book is set in France in the years leading up to the French Revolution and follows the lives of two young lovers, Henri and Marie, as they navigate the tumultuous political and social landscape of the time.Henri is a wealthy aristocrat who is deeply committed to the ideals of the Enlightenment, while Marie is a peasant girl who dreams of a better life for herself and her family. As the revolution approaches, their love is tested by the growing tensions between the ruling class and the common people, and by the increasingly violent and unpredictable nature of the political situation.The novel offers a vivid portrayal of life in pre-revolutionary France, with rich descriptions of the social and cultural customs of the time. It also explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for justice in a world that is rapidly changing.Overall, The Lover's Trials is a compelling and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most transformative 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: 1167229614
• ISBN13: 9781167229619
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"