Trained as a notary , he followed this profession for some time but having achieved success with an historical romance , Wolfthurm ( 1830 ) , he applied himself to historical research .
Martin was born in Saint - Quentin into an upper - middle - class family .
Trained as a notary , Martin followed this profession for some time but having achieved success with an historical romance , Wolfthurm ( 1830 ) , Martin applied himself to historical research .
Martin was born in Saint - Quentin into an upper - middle - class family .