For the Cause

"For the Cause" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical novel that explores loyalty and sacrifice amidst political unrest in 16th-century France. The story centers on Felix Portail, a character who must travel through a dangerous Paris divided by conflict after witnessing his father's murder. As Felix navigates the chaos, he and Marie, his sister, must grapple with their grief as they prepare to deal with a lethal mixture of vendettas and changing loyalties.