Cartouche

The Novel Opens In The Early 1700S In Paris A City Teeming With Both Grandeur And Poverty. Louis-Dominique Bourguignon Known As Cartouche Rises From Humble Beginnings To Become A Legendary Figure. As A Young Man Cartouche Is Drawn Into A Life Of Crime But His Charm Wit And Daring Exploits Quickly Make Him A Folk Hero Among The Common People. Cartouche'S Gang Is Known For Their Clever And Audacious Robberies Often Targeting The Wealthy And Corrupt Aristocracy. Despite His Criminal Activities Cartouche Is Portrayed As A Complex Character With A Sense Of Justice And A Code Of Honor. He Is Both Feared And Admired Embodying The Contradictions Of A Man Who Straddles The Line Between Villain And Hero.