The man in grey Being episodes of the Chovan [i.e. Chouan] conspiracies in Normandy during the First Empire.

"The Man in Grey" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a historical mystery set during Napoleon's reign, where a shadowy figure, the "Man in Grey," becomes entangled in the Chovan conspiracies in Normandy. The narrative centers on themes of mystery and revolt, introducing a cast of complex characters like Gontran, the coach driver, and a reticent passenger, all caught in a web of deception. The atmosphere is quickly set with a thrilling coach robbery by the Chouans, establishing the fear and disorder of the era. The Man in Grey emerges as a central character, a detective-like figure who seeks to unravel the conspiracies and explore the perilous world of crime that surrounds him, exposing the entangled relationships and hidden drives of those involved.