This epic saga transports readers to the tumultuous early 19th century, a period of revolutionary upheaval and Napoleonic conquest. It follows the intertwined lives of noble brothers as they valiantly resist the forces of revolution and empire. The narrative is rich with historical drama, personal struggles, and the code of chivalry. Immerse yourself in a thrilling adventure of strategy, courage, and the fight for a lost monarchy.
Dumas' lesser-known novels, "The Companions of Jehu" and "The Whites and the Blues," immerse readers in the Napoleonic era's political intrigue and noble heroism. The former explores the clash between royalists and Bonapartist supporters, while the latter acts as a prequel, depicting the chaotic aftermath of the French Revolution.
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Die literarische Sensation aus Frankreich: der letzte Roman von Alexandre Dumas! Hector de Sainte-Hermine ist hin- und hergerissen: Der letzte Nachfahre einer adeligen Familie, die von der Französischen Revolution ausgelöscht wurde, hat geschworen, Rache zu nehmen und den Royalisten treu zu dienen. Doch Napoleon begeistert ihn. Als er seine große Liebe verliert, sucht er verzweifelt den Tod und schmachtet Jahre im Kerker, bevor er als Korsar und Freibeuter die Meere zwischen Mauritius und Birma besegelt und dabei immer wieder als Held wider Willen aus seinen Abenteuern hervorgeht.