Wolf-Leader is a riveting historical novel that takes readers on a journey through the tumultuous times of the French Revolution. Alexandre Dumas weaves a tale of intrigue, romance, and betrayal, all set against the backdrop of revolutionary France.

The characters in this novel are richly drawn and complex, with each one facing their own personal struggles and challenges as they navigate the chaos of the revolution. The protagonist, Théodore Calvi, is a compelling and sympathetic figure, torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire for justice.

Dumas' writing is elegant and evocative, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of eighteenth-century Paris. The pacing of the novel is swift, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Overall, Wolf-Leader is a gripping and immersive read that offers a fresh perspective on a well-trodden period of history. Fans of historical fiction and adventure novels will find much to enjoy in this captivating tale.

Book Description:

Part local legend of a dark and dangerous Wolf-Leader, part childhood memories of his home near Villers-Cotterets, in Aisne, Dumas here penned a chilling supernaturlal encounter between man and the devil. Our hero, Thibault the shoemaker, is beaten on the orders of the Lord of Vez for hunting in the lord's forest. With Thibault's resentment at his treatment by the world at its height, the devil sees his chance and, in the guise of a wolf, proposes a deal which Thibault accepts; the ever available trade of one's soul for evil power. With a pack of demon possessed wolves at his command, Thibault begins to explore his new power tentatively, hesitant to do evil, but unable to help himself, the momentum of the tale grown in surprising and horrifying ways until the unexpected climax.