When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Volume 2.

"When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Volume 2" by Gilbert Parker is a story set in the late 1800s about Valmond, who believes he's a long-lost relative of Napoleon. He tries to get the people of Pontiac to back his plan to reclaim his family's power. The book looks at big ideas like what makes someone who they are, chasing your dreams, and what's real versus what's not. We see Valmond meeting Madame Chalice in a fancy house, which is very different from how the villagers live. He charms her in a courtship, and he talks about his big plans. Even though some people make fun of him, Valmond decides to be a leader and says he's going to march on Paris. The story mixes funny moments, love, and the struggle between dreams and what's actually possible, as people like Elise, a peasant girl, and Lagroin, an old soldier, get involved in Valmond's wild quest for control.