First published 1992
In the aftermath of the French Revolution, three ambitious men -- Georges Danton, Maximilien Robespierre, and Camille Desmoulins -- find themselves at the center of a deadly power struggle. As they navigate the chaos and violence of the Reign of Terror, their mix of idealism, ego, and political maneuvering threatens to unleash the darker impulses of the revolution. With their lives and the future of France hanging in the balance, these three protagonists are forced to confront the consequences of the forces they've helped unleash.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, political-thriller, historical-drama
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: France
Period: Revolution, 1789-1799
872 pages · Paperback · Fourth Estate
Content warnings: violence