Through War, Love, and Revolution

1870s Paris. The city of light is in turmoil. War rages, revolution stirs, and the streets are filled with both hope and despair. In *The Lights of Paris*, bestselling author Robert Stanek brings to life a powerful tale of justice, resilience, and the human cost of conflict.

Meet *Eloise*, a nurse on the frontlines, whose heartfelt letters to her mother, *Marie-Claire*, reveal her unwavering determination in a city at war. Alongside her steadfast friends—*Geneviève, Aimée, and Jeanne*—Eloise struggles to save lives amidst chaos.

Meanwhile, *François*, a soldier devoted to his beloved Paris, makes a poignant promise to Jeanne. As the armies tighten their grip, will their sacrifices be remembered? Will their ideals live on, even when revolution dims?

“In a city under siege, they found hope in each other—and in revolution.”

Meet the Voices of Revolution

Eloise

A nurse on the frontlines, Eloise fights not just to heal the wounded but to keep hope alive. Her letters to her mother capture both love and loss in a city on the edge of collapse.

François

A soldier with unwavering loyalty to Paris. He fights for justice and dreams of a future with Jeanne, even as the war threatens to tear everything apart.

Jeanne

A revolutionary whose courage is as fierce as her love. In the face of overwhelming loss, she refuses to let go of her dream for a better world.

Aimée

A fearless fighter, willing to risk everything for freedom and for love. But will war take more than she can bear?

The History Behind the Story

*The Lights of Paris* takes place during the **Paris Commune of 1870-71**, a time of upheaval when the people of Paris rose against an oppressive regime, demanding justice and equality. The novel intertwines real historical events with deeply personal stories of those who lived through them.

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