The Maid of Honour: A Tale of the Dark Days of France. Vol. 1 (of 3)

"The Maid of Honour: A Tale of the Dark Days of France'' by Lewis Wingfield is a historical fiction set in France around 1789, during the start of the revolution. The story looks at the opulent lives of the privileged court of Marie Antoinette, just before everything changed. Key characters include Gabrielle, a maid of honour, and her puzzling husband, Clovis, who is deeply involved in mysticism. The early part of the book shows a fancy and detached court where the nobles don't see the trouble brewing among the common people, as they are too busy enjoying their wealth. The air is thick with the threat of revolution, especially after the Bastille was stormed. Gabrielle and Clovis's marriage is in trouble because of Clovis's mystical interests and their growing disagreements. The start of the novel hints at both love stories and political plots.