Reign of Terror

An ambitious revolutionary leader who aims to seize dictatorial power. He exercises power through strategic control of information and the threat of denunciations, becoming a central engine of the plot. His charisma masks ruthless resolve as the Revolution consumes its own leaders.

A patriotic conspirator who secretly kills and impersonates Duval to destabilize Robespierre’s circle. He walks a tightrope between rival factions, racing to recover the book while keeping both sides uncertain of his true loyalties.

A political figure who could nominate Robespierre before the National Convention, but is quickly pulled into the dangerous intrigues surrounding the city’s power struggles. His position makes him a focal point for both sides of the conflict.

D'Aubigny’s sole ally who uses disguises and wit to outmaneuver pursuers. Her alliance with D'Aubigny tests loyalty and love against the brutal demands of revolutionary politics.

A representative of the revolutionary enforcers who helps pursue the conspirators. His presence underscores the ever-present threat of capture and punishment during the purge.

Chief of Robespierre's secret police who leverages the perceived theft of the book to tighten state control. His actions reveal how surveillance and fear shape the Revolution's operations.

The prosecutor of Strasbourg who is impersonated by D'Aubigny. His apparent absence becomes a catalyst for the political games around the stolen book.

A member of the Blanchard family whose farm provides a refuge for conspirators on the run. His home becomes a pivotal location in the pursuit of the truth.

Matriarch of the Blanchard family, representing the old world that stands in contrast to the revolutionary upheaval. She embodies resilience in a time of fear.

A member of the Blanchard family who cues the human cost of the political purge. Her presence anchors the domestic sphere amid schemes and escape.

A future power emerging on the horizon, named by an observed officer at the end of the story. His mention hints at a changing order beyond Robespierre’s fall.