Madame Therese

Madame Therese: Or The Volunteers Of �������92 is a historical novel written by the French duo of authors, Erckmann-Chatrian, and published in 1869. The story is set in the year 1792, during the French Revolution, and revolves around the life of Madame Therese, a middle-aged woman who lives in a small village in Alsace. Madame Therese is a kind and generous woman who is respected by everyone in the village. She is married to a wealthy man who is a supporter of the monarchy, but she herself sympathizes with the revolutionary cause. When war breaks out between France and Austria, Madame Therese decides to help the revolutionaries by providing shelter and food to the soldiers who pass through her village. As the war intensifies, Madame Therese becomes more involved in the revolution and eventually joins a group of volunteers who are fighting against the royalist forces. She proves to be a brave and resourceful soldier, and her leadership skills help the volunteers win several battles. Throughout the novel, Erckmann-Chatrian weave in historical events and figures, including the fall of the Bastille, the Reign of Terror, and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. The novel also explores themes of loyalty, patriotism, and the struggle for freedom and justice. Overall, Madame Therese: Or The Volunteers Of �������92 is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the tumultuous period of the French Revolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.