Roux the Bandit

Andr?(c) Chamson

ISBN 10: 1025959248 / ISBN 13: 9781025959245

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2026

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Synopsis:

"Roux the Bandit" is a poignant exploration of conscience and isolation set against the rugged backdrop of the Cévennes mountains during the First World War. The narrative follows Roux, a man whose deep-seated religious convictions lead him to refuse the call to arms, branding him a "bandit" and an outcast in the eyes of his community and the law.

As Roux retreats into the high wilderness to live a life of solitude and survival, the story delves into the profound conflict between personal morality and the brutal demands of the state. André Chamson's prose captures the stark beauty of the French landscape while examining the psychological and social toll of steadfast pacifism. The work serves as both a compelling character study and a reflection on the Huguenot spirit of resistance that historically defines the region.

Through the perspectives of those who hunt him and those who secretly admire him, "Roux the Bandit" presents a timeless meditation on duty, faith, and the cost of following one's own truth in a world consumed by conflict. This classic of early twentieth-century literature remains a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the enduring power of individual conviction.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Roux the Bandit
Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: HRD
Condition: New