The Yellow Poppy

"The Yellow Poppy" by D. K. Broster is a historical novel that occurs in 1799 during France's period of instability. It follows Royalist fighters like Roland de Céligny and the Marquis de Kersaint as they engage in war against an unjust government, set against the backdrop of Brittany. The quest for a hidden treasure related to the Duc de Trélan begins when the mysterious term "Mirabel" is mentioned, which becomes important to the plot. The story begins in a small attic where Chouan officers assemble and plan their strategy against the government forces. Their mission is complicated when an elderly woman's statements about a wedding gift reveal a treasure connected to the Duke de Trélan, compelling Abbé Chassin to take action by listening to the old woman's recollections, which establishes a feeling of mystery and urgency.