
History meets Fantasy in Revolutionary France! Paris, 1789. The soaring spires of Notre Dame conceal more than prayer and piety. Within the cathedral lies the secret of the gargoyles, mystical creatures bound by ancient magic to the aristocracy. For centuries, these stone sentinels have ensured the power of the nobility and kept the oppressed powerless. When Henri, a 22-year-old stonemason apprentice, accidentally forges a sacred bond with one of these creatures, he shatters a tradition meant to protect only the upper class. Betrayed by the gargoyles and hunted as a traitor, Henri flees into a city teetering on the edge of revolution. As word of his forbidden connection spreads, hope ignites among the oppressed. To the people, Henri becomes more than a fugitive. He is a symbol, proof that the chains of oppression can be broken. With cries of “Liberty! Equality! Fraternity!” rising in the streets, Henri faces an impossible choice. Will he hide from the chaos or risk everything to lead a rebellion that could reshape France forever? Perfect for fans of The Gilded Wolves and The Night Circus, The Gargoyles of Notre Dame is an exhilarating tale of magic, rebellion, and the courage to defy destiny. Early readers are getting immersed in this fantastical version of the French Revolution! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A brilliant fantasy set in the French Revolution which is one of my favourite periods. It features Henri, who bonds with a gargoyle, and he is helped by Mirabeau who was an important person in the Revolution. I loved the story and the characters and I would give more than five stars if it was possible." –Netgalley Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The book takes place during the eve of the French Revolution and culminates in the storming of the Bastille. The author does a fantastic job of blending history and fantasy among the stunning settings of Notre-Dame, Versailles, and Paris ... This seems to be the first book in a series and I can’t wait to read more! I definitely recommend it for fans of historical fiction and historical fantasy." –Netgalley Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much ... Will definitely read more books by this author in the future." –Netgalley Review
Author

Since graduating with degrees in history and political science 20 years ago, Greg Walters has dealt with historical material almost daily as a history teacher. So it was only a matter of time before he combined this passion with his passion for fantasy. The result is "Demon Summoner: Apprentice," a deeply researched historical novel, with a fair dash of fantasy and humor, just as readers have come to expect from Greg Walters. Greg Walters lives together with his wife, his two small daughters, and a cheeky, red-blond Labrador. He is currently working on more stories that will transport his readers into exciting adventures and strange worlds full of fantasy and history. More about the author: greg-walters.com