G. A. Henty 
In the Reign of Terror 
The Adventures of a Westminster Boy

In the late eighteenth century, France was plunged into a terrifying period of tumult and unrest as warring political factions battled for dominance in the aftermath of revolution. At the height of the conflict, English teenager Harry Sandwith is sent to live in France. Through his experiences, readers get a first-hand look at one of the darkest periods in European history.