Emperor's Body

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Set against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic France, the story follows Philippe de Rohan-Chabot, an aristocratic diplomat tasked with transporting Napoleon's body to Paris. Competing with him is Henri Beyle, known as Stendhal, while Amelia Curial grapples with her mother's scandalous past and societal expectations. The narrative explores themes of political intrigue, romance, and personal struggle as the characters navigate their intertwined fates, all while a looming revolution threatens the monarchy they serve.