La San-Felice, Tome 01   By: Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870)

I recently finished reading "La San-Felice, Tome 01" by Alexandre Dumas and I must say it was a captivating historical novel. Set during the Neapolitan revolution of 1799, the story is filled with political intrigue, romance, and suspense.

Dumas has a way of bringing history to life with his vivid descriptions and well-developed characters. I found myself completely immersed in the world of Naples during this turbulent time.

The protagonist, Luisa San-Felice, is a strong and independent woman who finds herself caught up in the revolution and torn between her loyalty to her country and her love for a British naval officer. Their forbidden romance adds a layer of complexity to the story and keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Overall, "La San-Felice, Tome 01" is a well-written and engaging novel that I would highly recommend to fans of historical fiction. Dumas has once again proven why he is considered one of the greatest storytellers of all time.

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Les événements appartiennent à cette période du Directoire comprise entre l'année 1798 et 1800. Les deux faits dominants sont la conquête du royaume de Naples par Championnet, et la restauration du roi Ferdinand par le cardinal Ruffo; deux faits aussi incroyables l'un que l'autre, puisque Championnet, avec 10,000 républicains, bat une armée de 65,000 soldats, et s'empare, après trois jours de siége, d'une capitale de 500,000 habitants, et que Ruffo, parti de Messine avec cinq personnes, fait la boule de neige, traverse toute la péninsule, de Reggio au pont de la Madeleine, arrive à Naples avec 40,000 sanfédistes et rétablit sur le trône le roi déchu... Continue reading book >>