The Wounded Name

"The Wounded Name" by D. K. Broster is a historical story placed in France during the Bourbon Restoration, diving into the lives of characters trying to find their way after a revolution. The tale centers on Laurent de Courtomer, a young man whose life changes when he meets Aymar de la Rocheterie, also known as L'Oiseleur. As Laurent prepares to leave England, and then following his chance meeting with Aymar, the book looks at themes important to society, like loyalty, who we are, and how the past affects the present. Their friendship forms against a background of political unrest, especially with the royalist cause being so close to the surface, hinting at the troubles and choices they will face as they make their way through a world still marked by past conflicts.