The streets of Paris bustled with life as the cold December air mingled with the warmth of chatter, laughter, and the distant clatter of horseshoes on cobblestones.
Crowds surged toward Notre Dame Cathedral, where Napoleon Bonaparte would soon be crowned Emperor of France. Flags bearing the imperial eagle fluttered from buildings, and garlands of laurel leaves adorned street corners, lending a festive air to the city.
Jean, a wiry 10-year-old with a mop of dark curls and a scarf wrapped tightly around his neck, tugged his younger sister, Sophie, by the hand as they darted between the throngs of people.
“Hurry up, Sophie! We’ll miss the procession!” he called, his voice full of urgency.
A historical novel.
James O. Miller. After 23 years of high school teaching history and four years teaching in Germany retirement didn’t come well especially since I hate gardening and golf. So I decided to exercise my imagination combined with my academic knowledge.
Ovi eBook Publishing 2024
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