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When Valmond Came to Pontiac - The Story of a Lost Napoleon Complete - cover

When Valmond Came to Pontiac - The Story of a Lost Napoleon Complete

Gilbert Parker

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

This work is set during the time of Napoleon and tells the story of a sergeant in the Old Guard who, after sharing his supper with Napoleon, was told by the emperor to sup with his Emperor when they returned to Versailles. The old sergeant appeared at Versailles and demanded entry to the emperor, saying that he had been asked to supper. Will Napoleon recognize him and share another supper?
Available since: 12/16/2019.
Print length: 124 pages.

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