Robert Tournay: A Romance of the French Revolution

"Robert Tournay: A Romance of the French Revolution" by William Sage is a historical fiction that transports readers to the heart of the French Revolution. Robert Tournay, a keen observer and son of an estate manager, finds himself amidst a society rife with inequality and injustice. The story opens by contrasting Robert's growing awareness of the plight of the oppressed with the detached world of the aristocrats, such as the self-centered Marquis de Lacheville, who doesn't love his betrothed, Edmé. As tensions rise and the seeds of revolution are sown, Robert's path collides with de Lacheville, igniting conflict and forcing him to choose between personal safety and fighting for what he believes is just. Through Robert's journey, the book lays bare the clash between honor and oppression, capturing the spirit of a nation on the verge of transformation.