Solange: Dr. Ledru’s Story of the Reign of Terror, E-bok
When thousands are being executed, would you risk your life to save a stranger? That’s the choice faced by Dr. Ledru in Alexandre Dumas’ Solange . It’s the time of The Terror, and across France, the nobility are being put to the guillotine. So when a beautiful young aristocrat begs for his help, Dr. Ledru must choose which side of the Revolution he is on. Set during the French Revolution’s bloodiest period, Solange is a tightly-wound short story from the author of The Three Musketeers . It will keep you guessing right up until the shock twist ending. A must for Dumas fans and lovers of suspense. Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th Century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction. Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are The Three Musketeers , and its sequels Twenty Years After and Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later . Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV.Dumas’ other novels include The Count of Monte Cristo and The Black Tulip . His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio. EPUB3: Reflowable