The Companions of Jehu

"The Companions of Jehu" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical fiction set in France after the Revolution, tells the story of a band of robbers called the Companions of Jehu who see themselves as protectors of the royal family as they steal money belonging to the government. The story, through characters, like the main guy, Roland, and his mysterious friend, it focuses on themes of devotion, courage, and the chaos of the time. The book begins by really describing what France was like in the late 1700s, when things were very unstable politically, and as two people show up in Avignon, they quickly hear talk about the famous thieves robbing government shipments, and these outlaws are seen by people as more than just typical criminals, but rebels with a cause. The way the story begins sets the scene for what is to come, and the difficult moral choices the characters must make.