This sweeping historical romance takes place during the tumultuous years leading up to the French Revolution. The Comtesse de Charny is a loyal supporter of the royal family, but her loyalties are tested when she falls in love with a dashing young soldier. As the revolutionaries gain power and the monarchy crumbles, the Comtesse must choose between her heart and her duty. This novel is a thrilling tale of love, honor, and sacrifice. 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.