The Ordeal By Fire (1916)

By Cecil Curtis, Marcel Berger, Mrs Cecil Curtis

Book Overview

The Ordeal By Fire is a historical novel written by Marcel Berger and published in 1916. The story takes place during the French Revolution and follows the lives of three main characters: a nobleman, a peasant, and a revolutionary. The novel explores the themes of class struggle, political upheaval, and the human cost of war. The main characters are forced to confront their beliefs and values as they navigate the chaos of the revolution. The title of the book refers to the idea that the revolution was a trial by fire for the people of France. The novel depicts the violence and destruction that occurred during this tumultuous time in history, as well as the bravery and resilience of those who fought for their beliefs.The Ordeal By Fire is a gripping and emotional account of one of the most significant events in French history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the French Revolution or historical fiction in general.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: 1104500795
• ISBN13: 9781104500795
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 548 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"