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The Atelier du Lys, or An Art Student in the Reign of Terror by the author of Mademoiselle Mori is a dramatic historical novel set during the French Revolution. First published in the nineteenth century, this work blends historical detail with fictional narrative, portraying the experiences of a young art student caught in the turmoil of the Reign of Terror. The novel explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and faith under pressure, while painting a vivid picture of revolutionary France with its political upheaval, shifting allegiances, and ever-present danger.

This copy, published in London by Longmans, Green, and Co., is bound in half leather with marbled boards, raised bands, and gilt spine title. The table of contents shows chapters with richly evocative titles such as A Republican Wedding, Friend or Foe, The Blow Falls, The Incomprehensible, and A Reconciliation, giving readers a sense of the suspense and emotional depth within.

A collectible Victorian-era edition, The Atelier du Lys is prized for both its historical storytelling and its elegant period binding. It will appeal to collectors of antique literature, novels of the French Revolution, and fine bindings from the late nineteenth century.

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