This is a swashbuckling adventure set in the time before and during the French Revolution.The protagonist Andre-Louis aka Scaramouche is sly cunning and cynical.Yet we come to love him as he takes on the roles of lawyer, actor, fencing master and many others.
The Plot
Andre-Louis aka Scaramouche was a lawyer who takes up a vendetta against the noble man Marquis de La Tour d’Azyr.THe Marquis had murdered the innocent young seminarist Philippe de Vilmorin the only friend of Andre-Louis.Andre-Louis vows to take revenge.The events which unfold later forces him to flee his village.
As the story unfolds Andre-Louis take on many roles, that of actor, fencing master.But fate tangles his path with the Marquis again and again.
If you love duels, romance and adventure you need not look any further.Andre-Lous impresses you with his quick wit and silver tongue and also with his ability to land on his feet like a cat, no matter what the situation.
I downloaded the book from gutenberg.net.