A Daughter of the Seine
Chapter Book · 1929

A Daughter of the Seine

By Jeanette Eaton

A revolutionary woman navigates politics and power during France's upheaval.

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324 pages

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In the throes of the French Revolution, Madame Roland emerges as a formidable force. Born to a Paris engraver, she embraces radical ideas and marries a man who shares her fervor for equality. As the Revolution ignites, she forms a salon that shapes the Girondists, influencing France's political landscape. With her husband as minister, she wields power behind the scenes, but can she survive the turbulent tides of change? Dive into a world where ideals clash with reality, and one woman's passion could alter the course of history.

Awards

Newbery Honor (1930)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
324
Audience
Adult
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Publication
First published
January 1, 1929
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9789997488893

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