First published 1859
In the aftermath of the French Revolution, a secret society of nobles wages a dangerous game against the new regime. Their leader, the mysterious "Companions of Jehu," strike at will, robbing the government's tax collectors and making fools of the authorities. But as their defiant acts escalate, so do the stakes - pitting them against a relentless police chief determined to unmask the Companions and stop their rebellion, no matter the cost.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, action, 19th-century
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: France
Period: Revolution, 1789-1799
Paperback · Fredonia Books (NL)