Cities of the Dawn Naples - Athens - Pompeii - Constantinople - Smyrna - Jaffa - Jerusalem - Alexandria - Cairo - Marseilles - Avignon - Lyons - Dijon

"Cities of the Dawn" by J. Ewing Ritchie is a historical tale where two sojourners traverse post-revolutionary France during the early 1800s. Beginning with an introduction to two travelers in France, the story quickly orients the reader to the dangers and political landscapes of the era. As the travelers engage with local characters, such as the innkeeper who warns them of the dangers lurking in the area, the travelers are drawn into discussions about their mysterious destination, Mirecourt. Through interactions and burgeoning relationships, especially between the traveler named Philippe Hattier and the enigmatic Marquis, the narrative sets the stage for a series of mysteries.