In the historical novel The Imperial Prospect, the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte can change the nobleman's life
After the tragic year of 1794, Hermína lives in seclusion on the East Bohemian estate. However, she becomes bored with provincial life, especially when her sister and her husband move to Tuscany, where they inherit the family mansion. Meanwhile, Europe is torn by wars and France becomes the most powerful nation on the old continent.
The brilliant warlord Napoleon Bonaparte conquers one region after another, the country prospers and the nation adores him. When he is crowned emperor in 1804, he wants to increase the weight of his court by inviting the old nobility of the family. This is a chance for Hermína that she doesn't want to miss, even though the price may be very high...
