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Robert Merle (1908-2004) was born in French Algeria, before moving to mainland France in 1918. Originally an English teacher, Merle served as an interpreter with British Expeditionary Force during the Second World War, and was captured by the German army at Dunkirk, the experience of which served as the basis for his Goncourt-prize-winning Weekend at Zuydcoote. He published the 13 volumes of his hugely popular Fortunes of France series over four decades, from 1977 to 2003, the final volume appearing just a year before his death in 2004.
Praise for the Fortunes of France series * 'A master of the historical novel.' - Guardian * 'France's modern Dumas.' - Sunday Times * 'Both wise and audacious, constantly nudging up against the extraordinary.' - New York Times Book Review * 'Historical fiction at its very best.' - We Love this Book * 'Swashbuckling historical fiction... For all its philosophical depth [The Brethren] is a hugely entertaining romp.' - Christobel Kent, Guardian * 'A sprawling, earthy tale of peril, love, lust, death, dazzling philosophical debate and political intrigue - Gransnet * 'Sword-slashing action.' - The Connexion
