"A Place of Greater Safety" is a historical novel by Hilary Mantel that explores the lives of three key figures during the French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre, Georges Danton, and Camille Desmoulins. Set against the backdrop of revolutionary fervor, the novel delves into their ambitions, relationships, and the turbulent political climate of late 18th-century France. Mantel intricately portrays their personal struggles and moral dilemmas as they navigate the complexities of power and ideals, revealing how...