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The Last Day of a Condemned Man

by Victor Hugo ...

Translated by Arabella Ward ...

Series series Dover Literature: Literary Fiction
"Before hearing my death sentence I was aware that my lungs breathed, that my heart beat, and that my body lived in the community of other men; now, I plainly saw that a barrier had sprung up between them and me. Nothing was the same as before." The imprisoned narrator of this profoundly moving novel awaits execution — and waits, and waits. Although his guilt is undeniable, his essential humanity ... Read more

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"Before hearing my death sentence I was aware that my lungs breathed, that my heart beat, and that my body lived in the community of other men; now, I plainly saw that a barrier had sprung up between them and me. Nothing was the same as before." The imprisoned narrator of this profoundly moving novel awaits execution — and waits, and waits. Although his guilt is undeniable, his essential humanity
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Scaramouche

A Romance of the French Revolution

by Rafael Sabatini ...

A romantic adventure, Scaramouche tells the story of a young lawyer during the French Revolution. In the course of his adventures he becomes an actor portraying "Scaramouche" (a roguish buffoon character in the commedia dell'arte). He also becomes a revolutionary, politician, and fencing-master, confounding his enemies with his powerful orations and swordsmanship. He is forced by circumstances to ... Read more

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A romantic adventure, Scaramouche tells the story of a young lawyer during the French Revolution. In the course of his adventures he becomes an actor portraying "Scaramouche" (a roguish buffoon character in the commedia dell'arte). He also becomes a revolutionary, politician, and fencing-master, confounding his enemies with his powerful orations and swordsmanship. He is forced by circumstances to
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The Elusive Pimpernel

by Baroness Emmuska Orczy ...

It is September 1793 and French Agent and chief spy-catcher Chauvelin is determined to get his revenge for the previous humiliation dished out to him at the hands of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Chauvelin travels to England as an official representative of the French government tasked with looking after the interests of French citizens, but this is only a cover and his real purpose is to trick Sir Percy ... Read more

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It is September 1793 and French Agent and chief spy-catcher Chauvelin is determined to get his revenge for the previous humiliation dished out to him at the hands of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Chauvelin travels to England as an official representative of the French government tasked with looking after the interests of French citizens, but this is only a cover and his real purpose is to trick Sir Percy
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The Girl with the Golden Eyes

by Honoré de Balzac ...

Translated by Ellen Marriage ...

Series series The Human Comedy: Scenes from Parisian Life
Henri is a shameless and spoiled heir. When he falls in love with the beautiful Paquita, he simply must seduce her. But Paquita already has a lover. Brimming with anger and revenge upon this realisation, his disillusioned heart sets out to murder. Who will meet their end? And more importantly, what secrets will the entangled web of love uncover? Crafted with spellbinding extravagance, 'The Girl ... Read more

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Henri is a shameless and spoiled heir. When he falls in love with the beautiful Paquita, he simply must seduce her. But Paquita already has a lover. Brimming with anger and revenge upon this realisation, his disillusioned heart sets out to murder. Who will meet their end? And more importantly, what secrets will the entangled web of love uncover? Crafted with spellbinding extravagance, 'The Girl
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The Works Of Victor Hugo

by Victor Hugo ...

Victor Hugo is often regarded as one of the greatest French writers of all time. Best known today, for his classic novels "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" and "Les Misérables," Hugo had several novels and stories regarded equally high, and they are collected here (along with all of his other classics)This collection includes:The History of a CrimeThe Hunchback of Notre DameLes MiserablesThe Man Who ... Read more

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Victor Hugo is often regarded as one of the greatest French writers of all time. Best known today, for his classic novels "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" and "Les Misérables," Hugo had several novels and stories regarded equally high, and they are collected here (along with all of his other classics)This collection includes:The History of a CrimeThe Hunchback of Notre DameLes MiserablesThe Man Who
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The Scarlet Pimpernel Series – All 35 Titles in One Edition

Enriched edition. Historical Action-Adventure Classics, Including The Laughing Cavalier, Sir Percy Leads the Band…

by Emma Orczy, Colin Everett ...

Emma Orczy's 'The Scarlet Pimpernel Series - All 35 Titles in One Edition' is a captivating collection of historical adventure novels set during the French Revolution. Orczy's literary style is marked by intricate plots, vivid settings, and memorable characters, making each story a thrilling page-turner. The series explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, and loyalty against the backdrop of ... Read more

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Emma Orczy's 'The Scarlet Pimpernel Series - All 35 Titles in One Edition' is a captivating collection of historical adventure novels set during the French Revolution. Orczy's literary style is marked by intricate plots, vivid settings, and memorable characters, making each story a thrilling page-turner. The series explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, and loyalty against the backdrop of
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Les Diaboliques

The She-Devils

by Barbey d'Aurevilly ...

First published in 1874 Les Diaboliques caused an uproar and all the copies were seized on the orders of the Ministry of Justice as the book was a danger to public morality. Scandal made the book an immediate success. One hundred and thirty years later it is now firmly established as a classic and studied in French schools. "The book is a celebration of the seven deadly vices and shows no ... Read more

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First published in 1874 Les Diaboliques caused an uproar and all the copies were seized on the orders of the Ministry of Justice as the book was a danger to public morality. Scandal made the book an immediate success. One hundred and thirty years later it is now firmly established as a classic and studied in French schools. "The book is a celebration of the seven deadly vices and shows no
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The Countess of Charny

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by Alexandre Dumas ...

This swashbuckling yarn is the continuation of the story in "Balsamo, the Magician," "The Queen's necklace," and "Ten Years Later." It is the story of the royal family in the last days of the monarchy of France and the struggles of the people on every side, and more than their historical struggle, their personal struggles as well. (Excerpt from Goodreads) This edition has been fully restored with ... Read more

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This swashbuckling yarn is the continuation of the story in "Balsamo, the Magician," "The Queen's necklace," and "Ten Years Later." It is the story of the royal family in the last days of the monarchy of France and the struggles of the people on every side, and more than their historical struggle, their personal struggles as well. (Excerpt from Goodreads) This edition has been fully restored with
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The Thirteen

by Honoré de Balzac ...

This collection of short stories revolves around a secret society called "The Thirteen," a mysterious group that wields considerable power and influence behind the scenes in post-Napoleonic France. The stories follow various members of the society and explore themes such as loyalty, ambition, power, and the complexities of human nature.Balzac's "The Thirteen" is renowned for its portrayal of ... Read more

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This collection of short stories revolves around a secret society called "The Thirteen," a mysterious group that wields considerable power and influence behind the scenes in post-Napoleonic France. The stories follow various members of the society and explore themes such as loyalty, ambition, power, and the complexities of human nature.Balzac's "The Thirteen" is renowned for its portrayal of
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Storming the Bastille

by Dumas, Alexandre ...

"Storming the Bastille," a pivotal event during the French Revolution, took place on July 14, 1789. The Bastille, a medieval fortress and prison in Paris, symbolized the absolute and arbitrary power of Louis XVI's Ancient Regime. By this time, France was in a deep economic and political crisis, and the Bastille had become a symbol of the monarchy's tyranny among the people.The storming was ... Read more

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"Storming the Bastille," a pivotal event during the French Revolution, took place on July 14, 1789. The Bastille, a medieval fortress and prison in Paris, symbolized the absolute and arbitrary power of Louis XVI's Ancient Regime. By this time, France was in a deep economic and political crisis, and the Bastille had become a symbol of the monarchy's tyranny among the people.The storming was
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The Last Day of a Condemned Man and Claude Gueux

by Victor Hugo ...

Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was a celebrated French novelist, poet, playwright, dramatist, essayist and statesman whose work ushered in the Romantic literary movement in France, one of the most influential movements in French and all European literary history. Like many of his time, Hugo promoted the virtues of liberty, individualism, spirit and nature in rebellion of the conservative political and ... Read more

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Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was a celebrated French novelist, poet, playwright, dramatist, essayist and statesman whose work ushered in the Romantic literary movement in France, one of the most influential movements in French and all European literary history. Like many of his time, Hugo promoted the virtues of liberty, individualism, spirit and nature in rebellion of the conservative political and
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The Early Adventures of Scarlet Pimpernel - 4 Books in One Edition

Enriched edition. Scarlet Pimpernel, The Elusive Pimpernel, The League & The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel

by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, Graham Montrose ...

In "The Early Adventures of Scarlet Pimpernel - 4 Books in One Edition," Baroness Emmuska Orczy weaves a captivating tapestry of intrigue, romance, and heroism set against the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution. This collection illustrates the adventures of the enigmatic Sir Percy Blakeney, who adopts the guise of the Scarlet Pimpernel to save innocent aristocrats from the guillotine. ... Read more

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In "The Early Adventures of Scarlet Pimpernel - 4 Books in One Edition," Baroness Emmuska Orczy weaves a captivating tapestry of intrigue, romance, and heroism set against the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution. This collection illustrates the adventures of the enigmatic Sir Percy Blakeney, who adopts the guise of the Scarlet Pimpernel to save innocent aristocrats from the guillotine.
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