The Gods Are Thirsty: A Novel of the French Revolution

Set in France during the summer of 1789, this historical novel follows a span of years shaped by political maneuvering and shifting social loyalties. The early days of the revolution frame a story in which ambitions collide, alliances form and break, and ordinary lives are tested by upheaval. Readers who enjoy richly drawn period fiction will find a turbulent backdrop in which every character must weigh their convictions against the risks of a country in transformation.