by Stacy Schiff
First published 2023
Stacy Schiff's "The Revolutionary" plunges readers into the tumultuous life of Olympe de Gouges, a pioneering female playwright thrust into the maelstrom of the French Revolution. As the Reign of Terror grips Paris, Olympe navigates a world of political intrigue, personal betrayals, and her own thirst for power. Caught between her radical ideals and the harsh realities of the revolutionary movement, she must make impossible choices that will test the limits of her principles. With vivid historical detail and rich character development, this novel explores the high cost of standing up for one's beliefs in the face of a changing, dangerous world.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, feminism, political-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, strong-female-lead
432 pages · Paperback · Back Bay Books
Content warnings: violence