Le Chevalier De Maison-Rouge

Le Chevalier de Maison-Rouge is a historical novel by Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1844. Set in Paris during the Reign of Terror in 1793, it follows Maurice Lindey, a Republican officer who becomes entangled in a Royalist plot to rescue the imprisoned Marie Antoinette. The narrative combines themes of love, loyalty, and the dangers of revolutionary justice, showcasing Dumas's storytelling prowess. This novel is part of the Marie Antoinette romances, though it stands apart from the main series.