The Last Hope

The Last Hope is a novel by Henry Seton Merriman, likely written in the late 19th century. Set in the English village of Farlingford, it follows two gentlemen, Dormer Colville and the Marquis de Gemosac, as they investigate the mysterious burial of a Frenchman in the local churchyard. The story intertwines themes of identity and the impact of the past, revealing connections to French royal history amidst the villagers' anticipation of a ship named 'The Last Hope.' This work explores the complexities of heritage and the legacies of the French Revolution.