When a Cobbler Ruled the King

"When a Cobbler Ruled the King" by Augusta Huiell Seaman is a historical fiction set during the French Revolution, following the young Louis XVII through the eyes of two common children, Jean and Yvonne, as their lives become unexpectedly linked. The story begins with Jean and Yvonne eagerly hoping to see the Dauphin amidst the growing tensions in Paris, where royalist feelings clash with the rising revolution. They encounter a playful Dauphin in the Tuileries Garden and strike up a friendship with him, unaware of the dangerous path ahead. The narrative contrasts the children's innocent friendship with the brutal political landscape, touching on themes of devotion and kindness during a time of revolutionary change – a period of upheaval and uncertainty.