There was once no greater advocate for revolution than Michel Wery.
The life of the sister of his one true friend? The beautiful Maria Adelsheim who dances the Lightstep in mourning for a brother, and for a man whom might yet be saved...
Set against a backdrop of political thrust and counter-thrust, of lavish balls and shadowy cults, and to the rhythm of incessant canon-fire, The Lightstep is an epic story of love and honour, and a stunningly realised account of one of the defining moments in modern European history..
A city state? Perhaps.
But just what is he prepared to sacrifice? Himself? Surely.
And with Paris\' scheming now focused on the Prince Bishoprics, her armies poised to strike, it seems fate has thrown Wery his chance.
Revolution has spawned a monster, and Wery has vowed to thwart its march.
But time has taught Wery harsh lessons: the Terror, the endless wrangling, the petty motivations of France\'s new ruling class, and the atrocities carried out in freedom\'s name - all have left their mark.
Strange, then, that such a man should find himself in the employ of the Prince Bishop of Erzberg, as scout and spymaster for a regime at absolute odds with his ideals.
No voice spoke louder, was more impassioned, on the need for a new order, for an end to disparity and injustice - not just in France but throughout the continent.
There was once no greater advocate for revolution than Michel Wery
