Set in 18th-century France, this novel follows the adventures and intrigues of the pedauque, an obscure but powerful secret society dedicated to overthrowing the ruling aristocracy. When young nobleman Gontran de Boismesnil discovers the group's existence, he becomes embroiled in their plots and schemes, risking his life and reputation for the cause. A gripping tale of espionage and revolution, this book offers a thrilling glimpse into a turbulent period of history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.