Cartouche V1 (1878)

Cartouche V1 is a novel written by Frances Mary Peard and first published in 1878. The book tells the story of a young French girl named Marie de la Vire, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to live with her cruel and abusive uncle. Despite her difficult circumstances, Marie remains determined to escape her uncle's clutches and make a life for herself.As she grows older, Marie becomes involved with a group of bandits led by the charismatic and daring Cartouche. Drawn to his daring exploits and his sense of justice, Marie finds herself falling in love with Cartouche and joining his band of outlaws.Together, Marie and Cartouche embark on a series of daring heists and adventures, all while trying to evade the authorities and stay one step ahead of their enemies. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, from noble aristocrats to cunning thieves, and must navigate a complex web of alliances and betrayals.Despite the danger and uncertainty of their lives as outlaws, Marie and Cartouche find a sense of freedom and purpose in their adventures. But as their exploits become more daring and their enemies more determined, they begin to realize that their luck may not hold out forever.Filled with action, romance, and intrigue, Cartouche V1 is a thrilling historical novel that transports readers to a bygone era of daring exploits and high-stakes adventure.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.