In a France torn apart by revolutions and coups, it seemed that power was right there for the taking. And the Duchess of Berry wasn’t going to pass up her chance. Together with her closest followers, she plotted to topple King Louis Philip I and put her own son on the throne. Her insurrection helped inspire the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris, which was later immortalised in "Les Miserables". In classic Dumas fashion, "The Last Vendée" uses these events as the backdrop for a florid romance. Pacy and packed with intrigues, this is top draw historical fiction from the author of "The Three Musketeers". Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction. Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are "The Three Musketeers", and its sequels "Twenty Years After", and "Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV. Dumas’ other novels include "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Black Tulip". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

The Gratitude of Kings. The Twins. How Jean Oullier, coming to see the Marquis for an Hour, would be there still if they had not both been in their Grave these ten years. A Litter of Wolves. The Wounded Hare. Monsieur Michel. The Baronne de la Logerie. Galon-d'or and Allégro. In which Things do not Happen precisely as Baron Michel Dreamed they would. The Foster-father. Noblesse Oblige. A Distant Cousin. Petit-Pierre. An Unseasonable Hour. Courtin's Diplomacy. The Tavern of Aubin Courte-Joie. The Man from La Logerie. The Fair at Montaigu. The Outbreak. Jean Oullier's Resources. Fetch! Pataud, fetch! To whom the Cottage belonged. How Marianne Picaut mourned her Husband. In which Love lends Political Opinions to those who have none. The Springs of Baugé. The Guests at Souday. In which the Marquis de Souday bitterly regrets that Petit-Pierre is not a Gentleman. The Vendéans of 1832. The Warning. My Old Crony Loriot. The General eats a Supper which had not been Prepared for him. In which Maître Loriot's Curiosity is not exactly satisfied. The Tower Chamber. Which ends quite otherwise than as Mary expected. Blue and White. Which shows that it is not for Flies only that Spiders' Webs are dangerous. In which the Daintiest Foot of France and of Navarre finds that Cinderella's Slipper does not fit it as well as Seven-league Boots. Petit-Pierre makes the best Meal he ever made in his Life. Equality in Death. The Search. In which Jean Oullier speaks his mind About young Baron Michel. Baron Michel becomes Bertha's Aide-de-camp. Maître Jacques and his Rabbits. The Danger of Meeting bad Company in the Woods. Maître Jacques proceeds to keep the Oath he made to Aubin Courte-Joie.

"The Last Vendée; or, the She-Wolves of Machecoul" by Alexandre Dumas Alexandre Dumas, also known as Alexandre Dumas père, was a French novelist and playwright. This compilation volume takes place between 1831 and 1832 in Breton. Mary and Bertha, twin girls and the illegitimate children of a former royalist fighter are nicknamed "the she-wolves of Machecoul" and are drawn into a conflict where the Duchess of Berry wants to awaken the royalist spirit so his son can have the throne. While fighting, they both meet and fall in love with Baron Michel Logerie as well.