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The Companions of Jehu Hardcover – January 1, 2004

by Alexandre Dumas (Author)

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The action occurred between 1791 and 1793, and the first chapter opened at Varennes the evening of the king's arrest. Only, impatient as was the "Journal pour Tous," I demanded a fortnight of Jules Simon before beginning my novel. I wished to go to Varennes; I was not acquainted with the locality, and I confess there is one thing I cannot do; I am unable to write a novel or a drama about localities with which I am not familiar. In order to write "Christine" I went to Fontainebleau; in writing "Henri III." I went to Blois; for "Les Trois Mousquetaires" I went to Boulogne and Béthune; for "Monte-Cristo" I returned to the Catalans and the Château d'If; for "Isaac Laquedem" I revisited Rome; and I certainly spent more time studying Jerusalem and Corinth from a distance than if I had gone there. . . .

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wildside Pr (January 1, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 492 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0809598671
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0809598670
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.93 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 9 inches

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ubavka seirovska

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Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2014

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It is about the aftermath of the French revolution, about Napoleon Bonaparte becoming first consul in France, the royalists group the company of Jehu. Flawless narration of the events of the day. The tragic end makes it even more memorable.

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mojo

novel of revolution

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2014

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excellent historical and individual character narratives as usual from Dumas. It puts you in the era of the French Revolution on the ground level. The way his strong characters are portrayed puts you right inside the inner workings of their thought process especially with the main characters.This is an underrated novel and belongs in the same class as the d'artagnan and valois series but not monte cristo which is one of the best novels of all time

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2018

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2012

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A previous reviewer said it was better than 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. Not so. I didn't finish this one.

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2016

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I love all the books I have read by Alexandre Dumas, and this one is no exception. It has a great storyline, lots of adventure, and exiting twists and turns. The only thing I don't like, is the fact that it doesn't tell you why Roland wants to die. It sort of has an explanation in the beginning, but I don't understand what it means. Anyway, great book though.

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Rich Turtle

Suspence and Excitement in the Age of Napoleon

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2010

This is a classic Dumas novel and one of my favorites. I am not sure why it does not get the attention it deserves. The story revolves around a courageous band of young men who steal money from the republican government to fund the royalist counter-revolution and a young, equally courageous, and rather reckless, aide-de-camp of Napoleon, who swears to eliminate them. Complicating matters though is the fact that his sister has fallen in love with the leader of the band of robbers. Set against the coup of Napoleon, this novel really does have it all: a duel, ghosts, murder, intrigue, battles, robberies, courtroom drama, romance, and an unforgettable ending. The best part is that the main characters on each side are portrayed in such a way as to make you love them both and wish that both sides can win and everyone can be happy. Alas, this is not to be though. This is a great tale and one of Dumas's best works. You will enjoy every word of it!

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Luke Charlton

Classic Dumas

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2018

Took me a while to get through this book as it weaved through history and fiction. It’s worth it though. The character of Roland is one of my favourites I must admit. Charming, brave, intelligent but with a death wish that impresses Bonaparte to no end.

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Greg Muth

Epic tale of Napoleanic era

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2005

The tale of Roland de Montrevel and his family is intertwined wonderfully with the rise of Napolean and the internal strife of France immediately after the Terror. Dumas has woven a nice web of deceit, love, and honor amidst the bygone era of gentlemen. By focusing on the first rumblings of Napoleanic rule, we get a strong taste of the leftover pain of a murdered monarchy, an anarchic period of divided loyalties and a national desire for stability. Dumas writes his narrative well, the multiple plots parallel nicely and there are great moments of excitement. If you like historical fiction set in this time and place, this is a good read.

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Marius

Ottimo e-book

Reviewed in Italy on January 17, 2016

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Traduzione precisa del testo originale, ottimo e-book, sono soddisfatto dell'acquisto. Soprattutto non ho riscontrato tagli rispetto alla versione integrale francese

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schmose

恐怖時代、ナポレオン勃興三部作の二作目の歴史小説

Reviewed in Japan on April 4, 2014

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著者54歳、1857年発表の歴史小説です。

1799年の終わり、ボナパルトは軍の助太刀で友のロラン･モントレヴァルと
共にエジプトから帰ります。アヴィニヨンでジェユ党、若い獰猛な貴族の山賊
の掃討を知ります。彼らは政府への熱意を止め、政府の資金をヴァンデや
ブルターニュの王党派の反乱のため貯蓄します。共和国は危機に瀕してます。
強力な王国、イギリスやオーストリア等の外部から、ルイ18世の残党、西の
シュアン党、東のジェユ党等の内部から侵略されます。憲法は息を切らして、
ボナパルトはブリュメール9月のクーデタの時、タレーランの助けで権力を握
ろうとします。ロランは、あらゆる機会、戦争、決闘で軍人の慎ましい死を探す。
エジプトからの帰り、ジェユ党の謎の結社と遭遇します。モントレヴァルの居る
地域で活動してるだけでなく、彼らの隊長モルガン、シャルル･サンテルミヌ
公爵の戦争の名前はアメリ、ロランの妹の秘密の愛人です。ジェユ党はロラン
の命を守り、陰謀を企て続けます。ボナパルトはロランをヴァンデとブルターニュ
へ使命として遣わし、ジョルジュ･カドゥダル、シュアン党首と会います。ロランは
パリへ帰り、恐るべき軍人で印象づけます。ボナパルトは外部の攻撃と戦う為、
内部での和平を工作し、ロランとフーシェ大臣と、ジェユ党の捕獲を相談します。
同時に、彼はジョン･タンレイ卿、ロランの友を遣わし、イギリス大使としてアメリ
を立てる事を主張します。ジョルジュ王は、フランスの全ての平和の前提条件と
して、ルイ18世の支配を提案しますが、ボナパルトは受け容れられない。
ボナパルトがリュクサンブルグからチュイルリへ引越し、軍の計画を準備する。
ロランはブルガン･ブレスでジェユ党に罠を仕掛けて、惨劇の一斉射撃で生き残っ
た3人を捕まえます、モルガンは友情で、これに加担します。この逮捕はルイ18世
の全ての軍隊通しの戦いを止めるようにと要求した時起こります。モルガンは
アメリと逃亡しようとします。告発された4人は死を宣告され、ギロチン刑の屈辱を
避けるため最後の瞬間自殺します。この危急のとき、ボナパルトはイタリアの新た
な軍隊を秘密裏に建て直し、有名なマレンゴの戦いで勝利します。ロランは彼が
探していた英雄的な死を遂げます。モルガンとの結合を告白した、瀕死の妹を知ら
無かった訳ではありません。
この本は恐怖時代3部作、"白と青"と"サンテルミヌ騎士"の2番目の作ですが、
これらの10-12年前最初に書かれました。
冒頭、アヴィニヨンの虐殺が描かれ、ブリュン元帥が不思議に5回も現れ、著者の
シンパシーが現れてます。彼は父親デュマ将軍を色濃く反映していると言われます。
デュマ将軍はナポレオンに逆らい、1799年エジプトから去り、ナポリ王により投獄され、
1806年毒殺されたといわれてます。この時、著者は3歳で、ナポレオンへの血の恨み
は所々に、冷徹な筆致で描かれてます。

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