The Companions of Jehu
1955 edition | |
| Author | Alexandre Dumas |
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| Language | French |
| Genre | Historical adventure |
Publication date | 1857 |
| Publication place | France |
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The Companions of Jehu (French: Les Compagnons de Jéhu) is a historical adventure novel by the French writer Alexandre Dumas first published in 1857. It is inspired by the story of the Companions of Jehu, a group of Royalist vigilantes during the French Revolution. It was also turned into a play by Dumas and Charles Gabet premiering at the Théâtre de la Gaîté on 2 July 1857.