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Change is on the horizon as Marie-Joseph ascends the block!In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 7–9 of the original manga series, Shin’ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the "Gentleman of Paris," who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th century France.The rivalry between Charles-Henri and his sister has hit a peak. With Charles-Henri accepting his position as head of House Sanson and Marie-Joseph rejecting all convention, the conflict threatens to shatter the family legacy. Meanwhile, Charles meets a young prince who invites him to the Palace of Versailles, but this is no place for an executioner... Available in English for the first time and presented in a special omnibus edition collecting the final volumes 7–9 of the original Japanese manga series!