The Shadow of the Eagle

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Set in 1814, the narrative unfolds after Napoleon's abdication, marking a pivotal moment in European history. King Louis XVIII returns from exile, escorted by an Allied squadron led by the Duke of Clarence. As the continent emerges from the turmoil of the Great War, it braces for the restoration of legitimate monarchy and the political shifts that accompany this significant transition. The story captures the tensions and hopes of a society on the brink of renewal.