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Story Synopsis
   Eleven-year-old Marie Hamilton and her family travel to France at the invitation of Louis XVI, just before the start of the French Revolution. There they encounter the tremendous disparity between the proud French Nobility and the oppressed and starving French people. When an enraged mob storms the palace of Versailles, Marie and her family are rescued from grave danger by a strange twist of events, but Marie’s story of courage, self-sacrice and true nobility is not yet over! Honor, duty, compassion and forgiveness are all portrayed in this uplifting story.

Story Setting:  The French Revolution in 1789 - 1793
Originally published in 1885; 197 pages; For Ages 10 – Adult

   "Marie and her family exemplify Christian faith and values. Though they are members of the upper class, they step out of their comfortable surroundings to help those in need. And when they face danger, hardship, and disappointment, their faith in God gives them hope." ~ Kathy Gelzer, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine  Read the full review

Caroline Austin, whose actual name was Mrs. Whitway, was an English author who wrote several books for children in the late 1800's.