Taking the Bastile; Or, Pitou the Peasant

Taking the Bastille; Or, Pitou the Peasant is an enthralling historical novel penned by Alexandre Dumas, set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. The narrative follows the journey of François Derbac, known as Pitou, a humble peasant who becomes embroiled in the tumultuous events leading up to the storming of the Bastille.