02414cam a22003373u 4500 42681 UtSlPG 20260610133957.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 The Hero of the People: A Historical Romance of Love, Liberty and Loyalty Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-05-10 Produced by Juliet Sutherland. Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Hero of the People: A Historical Romance of Love, Liberty and Loyalty" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, focusing on the events surrounding the royal family and the populace's response to their rule. The story introduces several characters, including a locksmith and a gunsmith, who engage in conversations that unveil the revolutionary fervor and class tensions of the time. The opening of the novel sets the scene in France during the Revolution, highlighting the moment when King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette return to Paris amid rising unrest. Through the eyes of various characters, the text explores their emotions and motivations, painting a vivid picture of life during this significant historical moment. A locksmith and a gunsmith engage over wine, discussing recent events with a mix of camaraderie and tension while suggesting their involvement in the broader narrative of revolution and loyalty. This sets the stage for a rich exploration of the struggles between the monarchy and the people's quest for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction Marie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction Williams, Henry Llewellyn, 1842- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42681 83520 83520