The Trampling of the Lilies the Trampling of the Lilies - Rafael Sabatini - Bog

The Trampling of the Lilies is a historical novel written by Rafael Sabatini. Set in 1793 during the French Revolution, the book tells the story of Maurice Barenne, a young French nobleman who is forced to flee his homeland after being accused of treason. Maurice travels to England, where he joins a group of exiled French aristocrats who are plotting to overthrow the revolutionary government and restore the monarchy.Maurice quickly finds himself embroiled in a complex web of political intrigue and romance, as he becomes involved with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Gabrielle de Coigny. Together, Maurice and Gabrielle work to uncover a plot to assassinate King George III and prevent a war between England and France.As the plot unfolds, Maurice must navigate dangerous alliances and betrayals, all while trying to protect the woman he loves and save his country from the chaos of the revolution. The Trampling of the Lilies is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in European history.When La Boulaye recovered consciousness he was lying on his back in the middle of the courtyard of the Chateau de Bellecour. From a great stone balcony above, a little group, of which Mademoiselle de Bellecour was the centre, observed the scene about the captive, who was being resuscitated that he might fittingly experience the Seigneur's vengeance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.