The Companions of Jehu
The Companions of Jehu is a novel written by Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1849. The story follows the adventures of a group of men who are part of King Jehu's retinue during the time of the ancient Israelites. The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and betrayal as the companions face various challenges and conflicts throughout their journey. With its blend of historical fiction and adventure, The Companions of Jehu is a thrilling and engaging read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By Alexandre Dumas · First published 1849 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 58 chapters
Contents
- AN INTRODUCTORY WORD TO THE READER
- A TABLE D'HOTE
- PROLOGUE. THE CITY OF AVIGNON
- AN ITALIAN PROVERB
- THE ENGLISHMAN
- THE DUEL
- ROLAND
- MORGAN
- THE CHARTREUSE OF SEILLON
- HOW THE MONEY OF THE DIRECTORY WAS USED
- ROMEO AND JULIET
- THE FAMILY OF ROLAND
- CHATEAU DES NOIRES-FONTAINES
- PROVINCIAL PLEASURES
- THE WILD-BOAR
- AN UNPLEASANT COMMISSION
- THE STRONG-MINDED MAN
- THE GHOST
- INVESTIGATIONS
- THE TRIAL
- THE LITTLE HOUSE IN THE RUE DE LA VICTOIRE
- THE GUESTS OF GENERAL BONAPARTE
- THE SCHEDULE OF THE DIRECTORY
- THE OUTLINE OF A DECREE
- ALEA JACTA EST
- THE EIGHTEENTH BRUMAIRE
- AN IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION
- THE BALL OF THE VICTIMS
- THE BEAR'S SKIN
- FAMILY MATTERS
- THE GENEVA DILIGENCE
- CITIZEN FOUCHE'S REPORT
- THE SON OF THE MILLER OF LEGUERNO
- WHITE AND BLUE
- THE LAW OF RETALIATION
- THE DIPLOMACY OF GEORGES CADOUDAL
- A PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE
- SCULPTURE AND PAINTING
- THE AMBASSADOR
- THE TWO SIGNALS
- THE GROTTO OF CEYZERIAT
- A FALSE SCENT
- THE HOTEL DE LA POSTE
- THE CHAMBERY MAIL-COACH
- LORD GRENVILLE'S REPLY
- CHANGE OF RESIDENCE
- THE FOLLOWER OF TRAILS
- AN INSPIRATION
- A RECONNOISSANCE
- IN WHICH MORGAN'S PRESENTIMENTS ARE VERIFIED
- ROLAND'S REVENGE
- CADOUDAL AT THE TUILERIES
- THE ARMY OF THE RESERVES
- THE TRIAL
- IN WHICH AMELIE KEEPS HER WORD
- THE CONFESSION
- INVULNERABLE
- CONCLUSION
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