The Recruit

Set during the French Revolution in 1793, it follows an aristocratic mother living under government scrutiny while awaiting her son, a fugitive from a failed Royalist uprising.

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"The Recruit" by Honoré de Balzac is a short story published in 1831. Set during the French Revolution in 1793, it follows an aristocratic mother living under government scrutiny while awaiting her son, a fugitive from a failed Royalist uprising. When she receives word he will seek shelter at her estate, she must navigate dangerous suspicions from local authorities. A fateful knock at her door brings an unexpected visitor, leading to a devastating twist of fate.

Format: EPUB
Language: English
Length: 19 pages
Published: 1 January 1831