In the Reign of Terror: The Adventures of a Westminster Boy

Written by G. A. Henty

Narrated by LibriVox Community

Like all Henty books, this one centers around a young English lad whose courtesy and courage win the day. Harry Sandwith travels to France to serve a French Marquis, despite the rumblings of a revolution. Follow along to benefit from a wholesome story full of historical facts in good, old Henty fashion. (Introduction by Jenn Raimundo)

• Language: English
• Publisher: LibriVox
• Release date: Aug 25, 2014

Reviews for In the Reign of Terror

[Connie · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is an excellent work of historical fiction. It provides the reader with a perspective of how merciless were the leaders of the French Revolution. Their hatred for the aristocracy corrupted them as deeply as the people they claimed to be bringing to justice. As Americans it is difficult to grasp how the layered classes of European society remained intact for so long, but they did. Clearly the noble class assumed their privileges of wealth and the under classes did what they could to make their lives satisfactory. The story moves along at a good pace with Henty’s typical development of the young male protagonist’s noble character. The resolution to the story’s plot is satisfying but I should not disclose it to potential readers. In times like the 2020s in the USA, I think young men need this kind of encouragement to pursue strength of character, virtue, and courage.