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âRodenberg inventively uses Bonaparteâs own unfinished novel to tell the story of the despotâs rise to power, which she juxtaposes against the story of his last love affair. Told creatively and with excellent research!â âStephanie Dray, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of America's First Daughter and TheâŠ
Why read it?
2 authors picked Finding Napoleon as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I especially treasured how the author used Napoleonâs own young writing to tell the story of his life â as well as the disappointments at the end of his life, including his defeat, imprisonment on Saint Helena, and his separation from his young son.
Margaret Rodenberg made me appreciate Napoleonâs indomitable spirit â the man refused to give up despite daunting odds!
From Michelle's list on historical fiction books on the French Revolution and Napoleon that portray real life.
By 1815, Napoleon has lost everything and surrenders to Britain in the hope the Brits will treat him well. They banish him and his remaining servants and last hangers-on to the island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic. Bored and confined, members of Napoleonâs entourage engage in constant mischief. Poison, stilettos, and pistols find their uses. Through all the scheming, Napoleon comes across as a devoted father, a romantic charmer, and a clever judge of others. He treats commoners, children, and even slaves with respect. The whole work presents a new and interesting exploration into the last years ofâŠ
From George's list on shedding new light on famous figures.
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