Andre-Louis Moreau, born from unknown parents (at least to him), was educated as a lawyer and lives with his godfather. He vows to revenge the death of his best friend and revolutionist; Philippe de Vilmorin, who was provoked to an unbalanced duel and killed by the Marquis de La Tour d'Azyr. When the King's lieutenant in Brittany refuses him justice against a man of the Marquis' status, Andre delivers a convincing rhetoric using de Vilmorin's arguments. As France was at the brink of revolution against the tyranny of the upper class, he consequently became a wanted man. To hide from the King's and the Marquis' hunting men, Andre joins a troupe of travelling comedians where he becomes the famous "Scaramouche".

In 'Scaramouche the Kingmaker,' Sabatini’s beloved hero, Andre Louis dons his famous and much-admired disguise to embark upon a new adventure – one full of the thrill and swashbuckling action that has earnt Sabatini his place in the hall of great writers.

He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad. And that was all his patrimony. His very paternity was obscure, although the village of Gavrillac had long since dispelled the cloud of mystery that hung about it. Those simple Brittany folk were not so simple as to be deceived by a pretended relationship which did not even possess the virtue of originality. When a nobleman, for no apparent reason, announces himself the godfather of an infant fetched no man knew whence, and thereafter cares for the lad’s rearing and education, the most unsophisticated of country folk perfectly understand the situation. And so the good people of Gavrillac permitted themselves no illusions on the score of the real relationship between Andre-Louis Moreau — as the lad had been named — and Quintin de Kercadiou, Lord of Gavrillac, who dwelt in the big grey house that dominated from its eminence the village clustering below...FROM THE BOOKS.

Scaramouche pushes the republican cause in the first years of the French Revolution, while pursuing law, politics, fencing and entertainment.

"Scaramouche: A Romance of the French Revolution" by Rafael Sabatini is a thrilling historical novel set against the backdrop of the turbulent French Revolution. The story follows André-Louis Moreau, a young lawyer whose life is turned upside down when his best friend is killed by the aristocratic Marquis de La Tour d'Azyr. Swearing vengeance, André-Louis joins a troupe of actors and assumes the role of Scaramouche, a cunning and eloquent character who becomes a voice of the people. As André-Louis navigates his dual life as a revolutionary and a performer, he becomes deeply involved in the political upheaval of the time. His journey takes him from the grand theaters of Paris to the dangerous streets filled with revolutionary fervor. Along the way, he encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, including the passionate Aline, the formidable Georges Danton, and the ruthless Robespierre. Sabatini's "Scaramouche" is renowned for its masterful blend of romance, adventure, and historical detail. The novel captures the spirit of an era marked by dramatic change and the fight for justice. With its swashbuckling hero and intricate plot, "Scaramouche" offers readers an exhilarating ride through one of history's most pivotal periods. This timeless tale of love, revenge, and political intrigue remains a beloved classic in historical fiction.

A romantic adventure, Scaramouche tells the story of a young lawyer during the French Revolution. In the course of his adventures he becomes an actor portraying "Scaramouche" (a roguish buffoon character in the commedia dell'arte). He also becomes a revolutionary, politician, and fencing-master, confounding his enemies with his powerful orations and swordsmanship. He is forced by circumstances to change sides several times. The book also depicts his transformation from cynic to idealist. ============ KEYWORDS/TAGS: adventure books - adventure books for men - adventure book for girls - adventure book for boys - adventure book series - adventure book adult - adventure book boys - adventure book gift - adventure stories for adults - adventure stories for boys - adventure stories for young boys - adventure stories for kids

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