A Marriage Under The Terror (1910)

A Marriage Under The Terror is a historical fiction novel written by Patricia Wentworth and published in 1910. The story is set during the French Revolution and follows the life of a young woman named Pauline de Lacy. Pauline is a member of the aristocracy, but she falls in love with a commoner named Henri de Saint Cyr. Despite their different social statuses, the two decide to marry.However, their marriage is soon tested by the violence and chaos of the Revolution. Henri becomes involved in the revolutionary movement, while Pauline struggles to maintain her loyalty to her family and her husband. As the Reign of Terror begins, the couple must navigate dangerous political waters and make difficult choices to protect themselves and their loved ones.A Marriage Under The Terror explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice in the face of political upheaval. Wentworth's vivid descriptions of life during the Revolution bring the era to life, and her characters are complex and engaging. This novel is a gripping tale of one couple's struggle to survive and thrive in a time of great danger and uncertainty.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.