Scaramouche a Romance of the French Revolution

Scaramouche: A Romance of the French Revolution is a historical novel by Rafael Sabatini. The story is set in France during the turbulent times of the French Revolution and follows the life of Andre-Louis Moreau, a young lawyer who becomes a revolutionary after the murder of his friend by a nobleman. Andre-Louis takes on the identity of Scaramouche, a famous clown and rogue, and uses his wit and charm to outsmart his enemies and fight for justice. Along the way, he falls in love with Aline de Kercadiou, the niece of the nobleman who killed his friend, and must navigate the complexities of their relationship in a time of political upheaval. The novel is filled with adventure, romance, and political intrigue, and provides a vivid portrayal of the French Revolution and its impact on the lives of ordinary people. Sabatini's writing is elegant and engaging, and his characters are complex and well-developed. Scaramouche: A Romance of the French Revolution is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its thrilling plot and unforgettable characters.1921. Illustrated with scenes from the photoplay a Rex Ingram-Metro production with Alice Terry, Ramon Novarro and Lewis Stone. After a brief stint in the business world, Sabatini went to work as a writer. He wrote short stories in the 1890s, and his first novel came out in 1902. It took Sabatini roughly a quarter of century of hard work before he attained success with Scaramouche in 1921. This brilliant novel of the French Revolution became an international bestseller. Scaramouche unfolds over the years leading up to the French Revolution. The main character, Andre Louis, has a grand flare for high adventure, and behind the story lies a great mystery as to Louis's parentage that keeps you guessing to the end. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.