Lazarre

"Lazarre" by Mary Hartwell Catherwood is a historical novel that follows Lazarre Williams, a young man whose mysterious past is linked to both Native American roots and European aristocracy, amid the turmoil following the French Revolution. Set in the late 18th century, the story examines themes of identity, social class, and the collision of cultures through Lazarre's experiences. The book begins in 1795 London, where Eagle de Ferrier meets a quiet boy believed to be the Dauphin of France—a child once presumed dead—and introduces the contrasting views of the French émigrés and the English. The narrative then brings Lazarre into focus, showcasing his struggle to reconcile his conflicting backgrounds as he deals with old wounds and aims to find himself within his mixed heritage.