02494cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324501280014626400510027430000470032533600260037233700260039833800360042450000310046050801130049152013040060453400450190865300580195365300880201170000380209985600430213743633UtSlPG20260610134012.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aDumas, Alexandre,d1802-187014aThe Royal Life Guard; or, the flight of the royal family. :bA historical romance of the suppression of the French monarchy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-09-03  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Ray Wobbe and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Royal Life Guard; or, the Flight of the Royal Family" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical romance written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the French Revolution, focusing on significant figures such as King Louis XVI, Queen Marie Antoinette, and the political orator Mirabeau. It explores themes of loyalty, love, and the turmoil surrounding the royal family during a time of great upheaval as they navigate the challenges posed by a changing political landscape.  The opening of the novel introduces a France transitioning to a limited monarchy, with King Louis XVI's struggle to maintain control amid rising tension in the population. We find ourselves amidst the political machinations involving Mirabeau, who, despite being a key proponent of royal authority, grapples with the personal tribulations of love and health. As Mirabeau meets with his physician, Dr. Gilbert, they engage in discussions about the royal family’s perilous situation, hinting at the potential for both personal and national catastrophe. The chapter culminates in an impending sense of crisis, as allies and adversaries alike prepare to navigate the turbulent waters of revolution, establishing a rich context for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction  aMarie Antoinette, Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, 1755-1793 -- Fiction1 aWilliams, Henry Llewellyn,d1842-40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43633