Originally published in French in 1965 before being published in translation by William Heinemann in 1969. This first Mayflower edition follows the Heinemann translation by Anne Carter. This is the second volume of Lodi's historical trilogy that began with 'Charlotte Morel.' In 1869 Paris a man fights for his nation's future and the love of the only woman he believes capable of bringing him happiness (apparently he doesn't get out much). Light rubbing, mild spine roll, thin spine creases, creases to bottom left corner of back cover, tanning.