"Chantemerle: A Romance of the Vendean War" is a historical novel written by D.K. Broster and G.W. Taylor, set during the Vendean War in France, which took place from 1793 to 1796. The book tells the story of a young Englishwoman named Mary who travels to France and becomes embroiled in the conflict between the royalists and Republicans. The novel is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and the tumultuous events that took place during this period. The authors provide vivid descriptions of the French countryside, the battles that took place during the Vendean War, and the political and social upheaval that marked this period of history. Throughout the novel, Mary is portrayed as a courageous and determined heroine who must navigate the dangers of war and political unrest while trying to find her place in a foreign land.
Dorothy Kathleen Broster, who wrote under the pen name D.K. Broster was a British novelist and short story writer. She was born in Scotland in 1877 and went on to study history and literature at the University of Edinburgh. Broster is best known for her historical fiction, which often features strong female protagonists and explores the lives of ordinary people during times of great social and political change. Gerald Warrener Taylor was an English writer and journalist who also wrote under the pseudonym C.R. Benstead. He was born in 1890 and studied at Cambridge University before beginning his career in journalism. Together, Broster and Taylor collaborated on several novels, including "The Flight of the Heron" and "The Dark Mile."
