{"product_id":"book-j2mj","title":"Scaramouche","description":"\u003cp\u003eRomance and the French Revolution! Politics and love! \u003cem\u003eScaramouche\u003c\/em\u003e, published in 1921, explores age-old tensions that continue into the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad …\" So begins this historical tale of romantic adventure. Andre-Louis Moreau is an orphan and cousin of the beloved Aline. He is raised by his godfather, the Lord of Gavrillac, and matures into an educated lawyer-while Aline sets her mind on marrying the rich but dishonorable Marquis de la Tour d'Azyr. But when Moreau's closest friend is killed by the Marquis in a duel, Moreau vows vengeance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter publicly denouncing the aristocracy and stirring up the crowds, Moreau is forced to go into hiding. He joins a troupe of traveling actors and begins playing 'Scaramouche,' the buffoon. When his identity is revealed, he hides out in Paris, becoming Master of a Parisian Fencing Academy and then a dueling politician.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the tumult of the French Revolution, Moreau and Aline are drawn together again. But the secrets of the past threaten to break apart their present and future. \u003cem\u003eScaramouche\u003c\/em\u003e is Sabatini's reasoned and passionate argument for representative government against the agendas of elitist governments of royalty and privilege.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Voices of Today Pty LTD","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49350824198448,"sku":"BDj2mj","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49350824231216,"sku":"ZEj2mj","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49350824263984,"sku":"ZMj2mj","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/j2mj-Square-cover.jpg?v=1776012634","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-j2mj","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}