Robespierre : $b the story of Victorien Sardou's play adapted and novelized under his authority

"Robespierre" by Ange Galdemar is a historical novel set during the French Revolution that follows the life of Maximilien Robespierre. The story focuses on themes of power, desire, and the cost of honor using characters like Monsieur de Pontivy and his daughter Clarisse. The novel opens at the Hôtel de Pontivy, introducing Monsieur de Pontivy, who is searching for a missing document that is needed for a secret debate in Parliament. His daughter, Clarisse, lives a sheltered life and has a complex relationship with her father and Robespierre. The story creates feelings of tension and hints at developing themes such as affection, deceit and the weighty responsibilities linked to honor.