The Trampling of the Lilies

Name: The Trampling of the Lilies
Author: Rafael Sabatini

The novel is set in 16th century France, during the reign of King Henry IV. It tells the story of a young peasant girl, Louise de Valois, who is forced to flee her home after her father is killed in a peasant uprising. She is taken in by a noble family, the de Montforts, and is soon betrothed to their son, the handsome and dashing Gaston. However, Louise soon discovers that Gaston is not the man she thought he was. He is a cruel and ruthless tyrant, who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Louise must find a way to escape his clutches and save her beloved France from his tyranny. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of romance, intrigue, and suspense. It is a classic of historical fiction, and a must-read for fans of Sabatini's work.

By Rafael Sabatini · First published 1906 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 23 chapters · 71,602 words

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These are they Who ride on the court gale, control its tides; Whose frown abases and whose smile exalts. They shine like any rainbow--and, perchance, Their colours are as transient. - Old Play

It was spring at Bellecour--the spring of 1789, a short three months before the fall of the Bastille came to give the nobles pause, and make them realise that these new philosophies, which so long they have derided, were by no means the idle vapours they had deemed them.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Rafael Sabatini
Date: 1906 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Historical Drama
Length: 71,602 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 2,432 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The Trampling of the Lilies is set in the French Revolution and follows the story of a young aristocrat who is forced to flee his home and join the revolution.
Romance — The novel follows the romantic relationship between the protagonist and a young woman he meets during his journey.
Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a dangerous journey across France, encountering many obstacles and thrilling adventures along the way.
Historical Drama — The novel is set in a tumultuous period of French history and follows the story of a young man who is forced to confront the harsh realities of the revolution.