A Faithful Servant the Journal of What Took Place in the Temple During the Captivity of Louis Xvi Tr. by J.F. Cobb

A Faithful Servant by Jean Baptiste C. Hanet-Clery is a detailed account of the captivity of Louis XVI and his family during the French Revolution. The book provides a firsthand narrative of the sufferings and indignities faced by the royal family as well as the acts of cruelty and persecution they endured at the hands of their captors. The journal kept by a faithful servant offers a glimpse into the daily life of the royal family in the Tower of the Temple including their routines interactions with guards and moments of resilience and courage in the face of adversity. The book also sheds light on the political climate of the time with proclamations of the abolition of royalty and the establishment of a republic. Despite the harsh conditions and constant surveillance the royal family finds moments of solace and support from loyal subjects and each other. The narrative captures the resilience dignity and humanity of the royal family amidst the turmoil of the revolution.