Ninety-Three

Ninety-Three (1874) is the final novel of Victor Hugo, set during the conflict between the French Republic and the Royalists. It is praised for its morality and honest depiction of war, influencing political thinkers such as Joseph Stalin and Ayn Rand. The story follows a band of Republican soldiers who discover a family of refugees and are swept up in an attack by the merciless Marquis de Lantenac. Hugo examines the human cost of war without losing sight of the historical moment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 346 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Ninety-Three (1874) stands as Victor Hugo's final novel, a work of historical fiction that unfolds during the tumultuous period of conflict between the newly established French Republic and the Royalists who aimed to undo the gains of the revolutionary era. Praised for its moral integrity and unflinching portrayal of the horrors of war, Ninety-Three exerted a profound influence on a diverse range of political thinkers, including Joseph Stalin and Ayn Rand. As the soldiers cautiously advanced through the countryside, they found themselves surrounded by a vibrant wall of branches, their leaves exuding a delightful freshness. Occasionally, sunbeams pierced through these verdant shades, casting a warm glow upon the scene. Proceeding further, the Republican soldiers stumbled upon a family of refugees—a mother and her two children, who had fled for their lives amidst the insurrection of Royalists in Brittany. Welcomed into their midst, they became embroiled in an attack orchestrated by the ruthless Marquis de Lantenac, a counterrevolutionary leader who had recently arrived with a unit of Royalist troops. Trapped and separated from her children, Michelle found solace in the protective embrace of a local beggar, who shielded her from the wrath of Lantenac and his men. Meanwhile, in Paris, Robespierre, Marat, and Danton dispatched Commander Gauvain to Brittany, fully aware of Lantenac's familial ties. As families were torn apart in the name of political strife, the boundaries between mercy and death blurred, and betrayal cast its shadow over the unfolding events. In his exploration of the human cost of war, Victor Hugo remained steadfast in his commitment to historical accuracy, never losing sight of the profound significance of the era in which he wrote. Presented with a beautifully designed cover and meticulously typeset manuscript, this edition of Ninety-Three by Victor Hugo serves as a timeless masterpiece of French literature, reimagined for contemporary readers.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513135625