The Recruit: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Recruit is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850). The listed translation credits are Wormeley, Katharine Prescott (1830–1908).
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"The Recruit" by Honoré de Balzac is a short story published in 1831. Set during the French Revolution in 1793, it follows an aristocratic mother living under government scrutiny while awaiting her son, a fugitive from a failed Royalist uprising. When she receives word he will seek shelter at her estate, she must navigate dangerous suspicions from local authorities. A fateful knock at her door brings an unexpected visitor, leading to a devastating twist of fate.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Recruit
- Author credits: Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott (1830–1908)
Catalogue subjects
- French fiction -- Translations into English
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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