Beau Sabreur

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1927. Hard Cover. Good/Good. Spine and portions of bottom and fore edge margin stained. 1927 Hard Cover. x, 370, [4] pp. Photoplay edition featuring stills from the Paramount motion picture. The second in a trilogy of historical novels beginning with Beau Geste and ending with Beau Ideal. This volume focuses on the adventures of Major De Beaujolais, an officer in the French Foreign legion. Beau Sabreur is a thrilling romantic adventure that transports readers to the captivating world of the Sahara desert. As the sequel to the successful "Beau Geste," the novel continues the gripping tale with members from the original novel, providing a seamless and engaging continuation of the story. The plot begins with three Legionnaires facing trouble as they fail to return promptly from furlough, leading them to find themselves in a precarious situation. The hero's valiant duel with a traitor elevates him to the title of "Beau Sabreur," adding an intriguing layer to his character. Sent into the desert to learn the ways of the Arabs and assist in forging a peace treaty, the hero encounters a fascinating American journalist, igniting a romance that adds depth and emotional resonance to the narrative.