The Last Vendée; or, the She-Wolves of Machecoul
Love, Betrayal, and Revenge in Revolutionary FranceBy Alexandre Dumas
Length25h 30m
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In "The Last Vendée; or, the She-Wolves of Machecoul," Alexandre Dumas delivers a gripping narrative set against the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution. This historical novel intricately weaves themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the relentless struggle for survival among royalist rebels in the Vendée region. Dumas employs a vivid literary style, rich in dramatic tension and lush descriptions, which encapsulates the brutality of the conflict and the complexities of human emotions in desperate times. The juxtaposition of passionate characters against the harsh realities of war serves to highlight the personal tragedies played out within the larger historical context, immersing readers in an evocative exploration of revolutionary France. Dumas, a prolific writer and playwright renowned for his adventurous tales, draws upon his rich heritage and the historical narratives of his time to craft this work. His own experiences with civil strife and the tensions of political allegiance in 19th-century France inform the depth and authenticity found within this novel. Moreover, his fascination with the drama of human experience, deeply rooted in his own background, propelled him to explore the riveting stories of lesser-known historical figures caught in the chaos of their era. I wholeheartedly recommend "The Last Vendée; or, the She-Wolves of Machecoul" to readers seeking both an enthralling adventure and a profound commentary on the human condition. Dumas's masterful storytelling invites you to contemplate the consequences of conflict and the indomitable spirit of those who resist oppression. This novel is an essential addition to any literary collection, offering both historical insight and a gripping narrative that will resonate long after the last page is turned.
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GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length25 hrs 30 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 5, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
53END OF VOL I.
2VOL. I.
54THE LAST VENDÉE;: OR,
3VOL. II.
55THE SHE-WOLVES OF MACHECOUL.
4THE LAST VENDÉE;: OR,
56VOLUME II.
5THE SHE-WOLVES OF MACHECOUL: VOLUME I.
57THE LAST VENDÉE;: OR,
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6THE LAST VENDÉE;: OR,
58THE SHE-WOLVES OF MACHECOUL.
7I.: CHARETTE'S AIDE-DE-CAMP.
59I.: IN WHICH IT APPEARS THAT ALL JEWS ARE NOT FROM JERUSALEM, NOR ALL TURKS FROM TUNIS.
8II.: THE GRATITUDE OF KINGS.
60II.: MAÎTRE MARC.
9III.: THE TWINS.
61III.: HOW PERSONS TRAVELLED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE LOWER LOIRE IN MAY, 1832.
10IV.: HOW JEAN OULLIER, COMING TO SEE THE MARQUIS FOR AN HOUR, WOULD BE THERE STILL IF THEY HAD NOT BOTH BEEN IN THEIR GRAVE THESE TEN YEARS.
62IV.: A LITTLE HISTORY DOES NO HARM.
11V.: A LITTER OF WOLVES.
63V.: PETIT-PIERRE RESOLVES ON KEEPING A BRAVE HEART AGAINST MISFORTUNE.
12VI.: THE WOUNDED HARE.
64VI.: HOW JEAN OULLIER PROVED THAT WHEN THE WINE IS DRAWN IT IS BEST TO DRINK IT.
13VII.: MONSIEUR MICHEL.
65VII.: HEREIN IS EXPLAINED HOW AND WHY BARON MICHEL DECIDED TO GO TO NANTES.
14VIII.: THE BARONNE DE LA LOGERIE.
66VIII.: THE SHEEP, RETURNING TO THE FOLD, TUMBLES INTO A PIT-FALL.
15IX.: GALON-D'OR AND ALLÉGRO.
67IX.: TRIGAUD PROVES THAT IF HE HAD BEEN HERCULES, HE WOULD PROBABLY HAVE ACCOMPLISHED TWENTY-FOUR LABORS INSTEAD OF TWELVE.
16X.: IN WHICH THINGS DO NOT HAPPEN PRECISELY AS BARON MICHEL DREAMED THEY WOULD.
68X.: GIVING THE SLIP.
17XI.: THE FOSTER-FATHER.
69XI.: MARY IS VICTORIOUS AFTER THE MANNER OF PYRRHUS.
18XII.: NOBLESSE OBLIGE.
70XII.: BARON MICHEL FINDS AN OAK INSTEAD OF A REED ON WHICH TO LEAN.
19XIII.: A DISTANT COUSIN.
71XIII.: THE LAST KNIGHTS OF ROYALTY.
20XIV.: PETIT-PIERRE.
72XIV.: JEAN OULLIER LIES FOR THE GOOD OF THE CAUSE.
21XV.: AN UNSEASONABLE HOUR.
73XV.: JAILER AND PRISONER ESCAPE TOGETHER.
22XVI.: COURTIN'S DIPLOMACY.
74XVI.: THE BATTLEFIELD.
23XVII.: THE TAVERN OF AUBIN COURTE-JOIE
75XVII.: AFTER THE FIGHT.
24XVIII.: THE MAN FROM LA LOGERIE.
76XVIII.: THE CHÂTEAU DE LA PÉNISSIÈRE.
25XIX.: THE FAIR AT MONTAIGU.
77XIX.: THE MOOR OF BOUAIMÉ.
26XX.: THE OUTBREAK.
78XX.: THE FIRM OF AUBIN COURTE-JOIE AND CO. DOES HONOR TO ITS PARTNERSHIP.
27XXI.: JEAN OULLIER'S RESOURCES.
79XXI.: IN WHICH SUCCOR COMES FROM AN UNEXPECTED QUARTER.
28XXII.: FETCH! PATAUD, FETCH!
80XXII.
29XXIII.: TO WHOM THE COTTAGE BELONGED.
81ON THE HIGHWAY.
30XXIV.: HOW MARIANNE PICAUT MOURNED HER HUSBAND.
82STATE OF SIEGE.
31XXV.: IN WHICH LOVE LENDS POLITICAL OPINIONS TO THOSE WHO HAVE NONE.
83XXIII.: WHAT BECAME OF JEAN OULLIER.
32XXVI.: THE SPRINGS OF BAUGÉ.
84XXIV.: MAÎTRE COURTIN'S BATTERIES.
33XXVII.: THE GUESTS AT SOUDAY.
85XXV.: MADAME LA BARONNE DE LA LOGERIE, THINKING TO SERVE HER SON'S INTERESTS, SERVES THOSE OF PETIT-PIERRE.
34XXVIII.: IN WHICH THE MARQUIS DE SOUDAY BITTERLY REGRETS THAT PETIT-PIERRE IS NOT A GENTLEMAN.
86XXVI.: MARCHES AND COUNTER-MARCHES.
35XXIX.: THE VENDÉANS OF 1832.
87XXVII.: MICHEL'S LOVE AFFAIRS SEEM TO BE TAKING A HAPPIER TURN.
36XXX.: THE WARNING.
88XXVIII.: SHOWING HOW THERE MAY BE FISHERMEN AND FISHERMKN.
37XXXI.: MY OLD CRONY LORIOT.
89XXIX.: INTERROGATORIES AND CONFRONTINGS.
38XXXII.: THE GENERAL EATS A SUPPER WHICH HAD NOT BEEN PREPARED FOR HIM.
90XXX.: WE AGAIN MEET THE GENERAL, AND FIND HE IS NOT CHANGED.
39XXXIII.: IN WHICH MAÎTRE LORIOT'S CURIOSITY IS NOT EXACTLY SATISFIED.
91XXXI.: COURTIN MEETS WITH ANOTHER DISAPPOINTMENT.
40XXXIV.: THE TOWER CHAMBER.
92XXXII.: THE MARQUIS DE SOUDAY DRAGS FOR OYSTERS AND BRINGS UP PICAUT.
41XXXV.: WHICH ENDS QUITE OTHERWISE THAN AS MARY EXPECTED.
93XXXIII.: THAT WHICH HAPPENED IN TWO DWELLINGS.
42XXXVI.: BLUE AND WHITE.
94XXXIV.: COURTIN FINGERS AT LAST HIS FIFTY THOUSAND FRANCS.
43XXXVII.: WHICH SHOWS THAT IT IS NOT FOR FLIES ONLY THAT SPIDERS' WEBS ARE DANGEROUS.
95XXXV.: THE TAVERN OF THE GRAND SAINT-JACQUES.
44XXXVIII.: IN WHICH THE DAINTIEST FOOT OF FRANCE AND OF NAVARRE FINDS THAT CINDERELLA'S SLIPPER DOES NOT FIT IT AS WELL AS SEVEN-LEAGUE BOOTS.
96XXXVI.: JUDAS AND JUDAS.
45XXXIX.: PETIT-PIERRE MAKES THE BEST MEAL HE EVER MADE IN HIS LIFE.
97XXXVII.: AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.
46XL.: EQUALITY IN DEATH.
98XXXVIII.: THE RED-BREECHES.
47XLI.: THE SEARCH.
99XXXIX.: A WOUNDED SOUL.
48XLII.: IN WHICH JEAN OULLIER, SPEAKS HIS MIND ABOUT YOUNG BARON MICHEL.
100XL.: THE CHIMNEY-BACK.
49XLIII.: BARON MICHEL BECOMES BERTHA's AIDE-DE-CAMP.
101XLI.: THREE BROKEN HEARTS.
50XLIV.: MAÎTRE JACQUES AND HIS RABBITS.
102XLII.: GOD'S EXECUTIONER.
51XLV.: THE DANGER OF MEETING BAD COMPANY IN THE WOODS.
103XLIII.: SHOWS THAT A MAN WITH FIFTY THOUSAND FRANCS ABOUT HIM MAY BE MUCH EMBARRASSED.
52XLVI.: MAÎTRE JACQUES PROCEEDS TO KEEP THE OATH HE MADE TO AUBIN COURTE-JOIE.
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