Maurice Tiernay, Soldier of Fortune

Maurice Tiernay, Soldier of Fortune is a historical novel by Charles James Lever, written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and the subsequent political turmoil, it follows Maurice Tiernay as he navigates his family's tragic history and personal struggles after witnessing his father's execution during the Reign of Terror. The novel explores themes of identity, survival, and the chaos of revolution, offering a unique Anglo-Irish perspective on the Victorian age. Lever's work was popular in the 1840s and 1850s but has since fallen into relative obscurity.