Part of an eight-volume cycle about Marie Antoinette âThe Hero of the Peopleâ focuses on the conflict between King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette as to how France should be ruled. It is a novel focused on royal love, distinct from the previous entry âThe Storming of the Bastilleâ which was rife with revolutionary fighting spirit, this entry brings a humanity to the historically disliked royals. It is a fascinating read offering a brand new perspective on some of historyâs most infamous figures.
Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) remains one of the most important figures in French and world literature to this day. His historical and romantic adventure pieces were largely inspired by his many travels and extraordinary lifestyle. His most famous novels include âThe Count of Monte Cristoâ, âThe Three Musketeersâ and âTwenty Years Afterâ. His works totalling more than one hundred thousand pages have been adapted in to more than two-hundred films.