The Women's War

by Alexandre Dumas

First published 1895

Torn between two powerful women on opposite sides of the civil war, a naive Gascon soldier must navigate the treacherous currents of war and love. As the fate of France hangs in the balance, the Women's War erupts with humor, drama, and the ultimate test of loyalty.

Genres: drama, romance, historical-fiction, war, adventure, 19th-century

Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family

Setting: France

Period: 19th-Century

546 pages · Paperback · Penguin Classics

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