A Man in Uniform

Set in 1897 France, the narrative explores a nation grappling with the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian war and the looming uncertainties of the 20th century. Amidst a backdrop of paranoia, the military suspects treachery, while the government faces threats from both Germans and anarchists. Political factions—socialists, monarchists, Republicans, and conservatives—engage in fierce debates over the country's future, intensified by the rise of rival newspapers that amplify societal tensions.