A Marriage Under the Terror

"A Marriage Under the Terror" by Patricia Wentworth is a historical fiction novel that takes place during the French Revolution, when everything was changing quickly. The story is about rich people dealing with big problems like love, lies, and secrets, all while the Revolution is turning the world upside down. You'll meet important characters like the Marquise de Montargis and the Vicomte de Sélincourt, who must find their way through all the crazy politics and danger. The book starts on a bright summer day in 1792 with the Marquise trying to understand her fancy life as the Revolution gets closer. We learn about her relationships with the man she's supposed to marry and her cousin, Mlle de Rochambeau, who just got to Paris. As they talk, you can feel the stress in the air because of the Revolution, which means they're all in danger. Mlle de Rochambeau's past and her connection to what's happening build an exciting story about what happens when love and loyalty are tested during a time of fear.