This historical novel tells the story of the young Louis XVII, the son of Marie Antoinette and the late King Louis XVI, who was imprisoned in the Tower of the Temple during the French Revolution. Through the eyes of his devoted nursemaid, the reader experiences the emotional turmoil of the young prince as he tries to come to terms with his captivity and uncertain future. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.