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The novel centers around the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, particularly focusing on the flight of King Louis XVI, Queen Marie Antoinette, and their family from Paris in 1791. The narrative follows the Royal Life Guards, who are tasked with protecting the royal family during their attempted escape.As the revolutionaries gain power and the situation in France becomes increasingly perilous for the monarchy, the novel depicts the challenges and dangers faced by the royal family and their loyal guardsmen. The story unfolds against the backdrop of political upheaval, betrayal, and the struggle for survival.