"The Headsman; Or, The Abbaye des Vignerons" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel that drops an American family into the heart of 19th-century Switzerland, where their journey becomes a mirror reflecting the era’s blend of reason and old beliefs. As our travelers settle into the town of Vévey, they meet Jean Descloux, a boatman whose knowledge of the land is matched by his insights into politics and human nature, leading to deep talks on governance, festival, and actions. When rumors swirl about a mysterious headsman, the story weaves together personal stories and social tensions, revealing the hidden face of what the characters experience, as individual lives get caught up in the turning gears of power.
The Headsman; Or, The Abbaye des Vignerons
By James Fenimore Cooper
An American family’s Swiss adventure takes a dark turn when a headsman's presence threatens to disrupt the delicate balance between enlightenment and superstition.
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About the AuthorJames Fenimore Cooper was an American writer of the first half of the 19th century, whose historical romances depicting colonial and indigenous characters from the 17th to the 19th centuries brought him fame and fortune. He lived much of his boyhood and his last fifteen years in Cooperstown, New York, which was founded by his father William Cooper on property that he owned. Cooper became a member of the Episcopal Church shortly before his death and contributed generously to it. He attended Yale University for three years, where he was a member of the Linonian Society.
James Fenimore Cooper was an American writer of the first half of the 19th century, whose historical romances depicting colonial and indigenous characters from the 17th to the 19th centuries brought him fame and fortune. He lived much of his boyhood and his last fifteen years in Cooperstown, New York, which was founded by his father William Cooper on property that he owned. Cooper became a member of the Episcopal Church shortly before his death and contributed generously to it. He attended Yale University for three years, where he was a member of the Linonian Society.
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