A Place of Greater Safety

novel by Mantel

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A Place of Greater Safety is a 1992 novel by Hilary Mantel that chronicles the French Revolution through the perspectives of three key figures: Maximilien Robespierre, Georges Danton, and Camille Desmoulins. The novel delves into the complex political and social landscape of the era, exploring the idealism and eventual violence that characterized the revolution. Mantel's work is known for its detailed historical research and vivid character portrayals, offering a nuanced look at the individuals who shaped this pivotal period in history.12

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…the publication of the novel A Place of Greater Safety (1992), a richly detailed chronicle of the French Revolution as seen through the eyes of three of its central participants. She drew on her years in Botswana to write the novel A Change of Climate (1994), about British missionaries in…
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…the publication of the novel A Place of Greater Safety (1992), a richly detailed chronicle of the French Revolution as seen through the eyes of three of its central participants. She drew on her years in Botswana to write the novel A Change of Climate (1994), about British missionaries in…
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