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The Prison Of Montauban: Or Times Of Terror, A Reflective Tale (1810)

The Prison Of Montauban: Or Times Of Terror, A Reflective Tale (1810)

Smith, Julia

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ISBN10: 1165102412
ISBN13: 9781165102419
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Prison of Montauban: Or Times of Terror, A Reflective Tale is a historical fiction novel written by Julia Smith and first published in 1810. The story is set during the French Revolution and follows the life of a young woman named Adele who is falsely accused of being a counter-revolutionary and is imprisoned in the notorious Montauban prison. The novel explores the horrors of the prison system during the Reign of Terror, as well as the political and social upheaval of the time. Adele's experiences in the prison are described in vivid detail, from the squalid conditions to the brutal treatment by the guards. The novel also delves into the psychological effects of imprisonment, as Adele struggles to maintain her sanity and hold onto hope in the face of overwhelming despair. Throughout the novel, Smith uses Adele's story to reflect on the larger themes of justice, freedom, and human rights. The Prison of Montauban is a powerful and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that offers a vivid portrayal of one of the darkest periods in French history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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