Georges Ohnet (1848-1918) was a French writer and playwright, popular at the turn of the 20th century in both France and Russia. His works, combining dynamic plots, intense intrigue, and vivid depictions of everyday life, enjoyed great success with the general public. Among his most famous novels and plays are "The King of Paris," "The Mysterious Person," "The Trouble of Pride," "The Veiled Ladies," "The Mine Owner," and others.
This volume includes the novel "Death to the Consul!", set in France immediately after the coup of 18 Brumaire in 1799, when Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the Directory and proclaimed himself First Consul.
A conspiracy against the new ruler is brewing: monarchists sentence him to death, intrigues are woven in high circles, and destinies, passions, and betrayals intersect among the conspirators and Napoleon's supporters. Against the backdrop of political struggle, dramatic love stories and scenes full of tension and romantic pathos unfold.
Georges Ohnet creates a captivating picture of a turning point in history, where ambitions, ideals, and human emotions collide.
The novel "Death to the Consul!" is a striking example of French historical adventure fiction, where history and fiction merge in a fast-paced and gripping narrative.
