Where the Light Falls by Allison Pataki

Review Allison Pataki took on the American Revolution and now she tackles the French Revolution . Young idealists and former members of the aristocracy are trying to find their way as citizens of the new republic and stay away from the killing machine that seems to slicing heads day and night. Jean Luc is a young attorney who has moved his family to Paris and must try to find his way in the courts who are eager to prosecute anyone with connections to the noblemen. Andre and his brother came from noble birth but have changed their name and now fight in the French army. Andre is in love with a young widow but they must hide that love as her possessive uncle has other plans for her. Each tries to defend what they feel is right and noble and each will be held accountable. For these two couples Liberty, Equality and Fraternity will mean much more if they can survive. The author brings this turbulent time into focus and the characters and their struggle feels real.