The Red Cockade

The Red Cockade is a historical novel written by Stanley Weyman. Set in the late 18th century, the book follows the story of a young French nobleman named Victor de Saumarez. Victor is a loyal supporter of the French monarchy and is determined to fight against the revolutionary forces that threaten to overthrow it. As the revolution gains momentum, Victor joins the counter-revolutionary forces and becomes a leader in the fight against the revolutionaries. He is aided by his loyal servant, Jean-Marie, and a group of brave soldiers who are willing to risk their lives for their cause.The story is full of action and adventure, as Victor and his comrades engage in daring raids and battles against the revolutionaries. Along the way, Victor falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Gabrielle, who shares his passion for the monarchy.However, the revolutionaries are not easily defeated, and Victor soon finds himself facing a formidable foe in the form of a ruthless revolutionary leader named Robespierre. As the conflict reaches its climax, Victor must make a difficult choice between his loyalty to the monarchy and his love for Gabrielle.Overall, The Red Cockade is a thrilling and engaging historical novel that captures the tumultuous events of the French Revolution. It is a must-read for anyone interested in this fascinating period of history.1896. Illustrated. The classic age of the swashbuckler might well be said to have begun with Weyman, who was ordained the greatest of the yellow �������90s swashbuckling romancers. The book begins: When we reached the terraced walk, which my father made a little before his death, and which, running under the windows at the rear of the chateau, separates the house from the new lawn, St. Alais looked around with eyes of scarcely veiled contempt. 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.