The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

"The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a historical novel that follows Julio Desnoyers, a man caught in a passionate affair, as the world heads toward war. The story begins in Paris, where love and anxiety mix as people hear whispers of a coming world war. Julio waits for his lover, Marguerite, and in the garden of the Chapelle Expiatoire, they are both surrounded by beauty and a growing fear of the future. People in the garden worry about the looming war with Germany, and this scene paints a vivid picture of Europe before conflict changes everything. Julio thinks about his travels and wonders about what will happen back home, but he still hopes for the best. The story sets the stage for a tale of romance and societal changes.