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I just could not get into this. Nothing was quite right, right down to the bookmark I was using. I take issue with the epic style, I couldn't get into the characters minds and didn't really have a strong background in the history which didn't help.
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Best book on the French Revolution you're likely to find. Don't be scared off by the length - it moves fast.
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