Where the Light Falls: A Novel of the French Revolution

The citizens of France are enlivened by the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Featuring cameos from legendary figures such as Maximilien Robespierre, King Louis XVI, and Alexandre Dumas, Where the Light Falls is an epic and engrossing novel, moving from the streets and courtrooms of Paris to Napoleon's epic march across the burning sands of Egypt. Jean-Luc, an idealistic young lawyer, moves his wife, Marie, and their infant son from their comfortable life in Marseille to Paris in the hopes of joining the cause. The monarchy of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette has been dismantled - with the help of the guillotine - and a new nation is rising in its place. A rich and sweeping novel of courage, duty, sacrifice, and love set during the French Revolution from New York Times best-selling author Allison Pataki and her brother, Owen Pataki Th

If you love history, this is the book for you I loved this book from start to finish. Great characters set amidst the French Revolution. The book is chock full of history, actual period happenings. The characters are woven into this amazing history and just come alive. I learned so much about this period and really loved the way she linked the history with the people in such a compelling fashion. Looking forward to reading more of her books.. "Five Stars" according to Susan Somberg. Amazing book. The French Revolution came to life!. Christine Andon said I highly recommend. I could not put this book down! I highly recommend it