Set in France after the Great Terror which followed the French Revolution, this is the story of the Duc de Trelan and his last ditch attempt to defy Napoleon's forces and lead a rebellion of aristocrats and peasants from North West France. The novel also centres on his wife, whom he presumes met her death during the Terror while he was in England. Both the duc and the duchesse are strong minded and principled characters but have not as yet come to appreciate each other's courage in the face of danger and their faithfulness to the ideals of their class. The duc, in disguise and under a cloud of infamy for having, supposedly, abandoned his wife, returns to France to lead an uprising against Napoleon. Meanwhile his wife, who has escaped the guillotine, is also living under a false name, ironically as the regime's concierge of their own chateau. How the two find each other again, then lose each other forever through their conviction that personal happiness must be sacrificed to honour and how the uprising fails forms the plot of this fast paced novel.

Experience the drama of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion in D. K. Broster's enthralling historical fiction, "The Flight of the Heron." Set against the sweeping backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, this classic tale plunges readers into a world of conflict, courage, and unwavering loyalty. Broster masterfully evokes the spirit of Scotland during this pivotal moment in history. A meticulously prepared print republication of a beloved historical novel, "The Flight of the Heron" offers a gripping portrayal of the challenges and sacrifices faced during wartime. Journey back to the heart of the Jacobite uprising, where adventure and action intertwine with the stark realities of a nation divided. A timeless story of a war fought for honor and the dream of a nation. Perfect for readers seeking captivating historical fiction. 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.