The Chevalier de Boufflers: A Romance of the French Revolution

By Nesta H. Webster

Book Overview

The Chevalier de Boufflers is a historical romance novel set during the French Revolution, written by Nesta H. Webster. The book follows the story of the Chevalier de Boufflers, a French nobleman who becomes caught up in the turmoil of the revolution. As the revolution unfolds, the Chevalier finds himself torn between his loyalty to his aristocratic roots and his growing sympathy for the revolutionary cause. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Marie, who shares his passion for liberty and equality. Together, they navigate the dangerous political landscape of the revolution, facing betrayal, danger, and heartbreak as they fight for their beliefs. The novel is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and political upheaval, offering a vivid portrayal of one of the most tumultuous periods in French history.1926. A strong literary obsession overcame Webster that she had lived in eighteenth century France. Like the Ladies of Versailles, the more she read about the French Revolution the more she remembered. The Chevalier de Boufflers is her first serious book on the subject. It is the love-story of the Chevalier de Boufflers and the Comtesse de Sabran. Theirs was the grande passion of the times, they loved each other says Monsieur Victor du Bled, with a deep love, so different to the liaisons a la mode, with a love such as we understand it. An interesting note about the author: Webster also became known for her claims that the Jews had prepared and carried out the French Revolution. She became involved in several right-wing groups and is classified by many as a fascist writer. 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076619499X
• ISBN13: 9780766194991
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"