La femme du mort, Tome I (1897) by Alexis Bouvier
"La femme du mort, Tome I" by Alexis Bouvier is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Pierre Davenne, a young lieutenant who faces a devastating revelation that alters the course of his life. As he uncovers a dark secret about his wife, Geneviève, and her connection to his friend Fernand Séglin, Davenne is thrust into a tragic web of love, betrayal, and vengeance. The opening of
the novel introduces a hot summer evening where Pierre and his family seem to be enjoying a quiet life in their home. After sharing tender moments with his wife and daughter, Pierre receives a mysterious note requesting a private meeting that hints at a serious matter concerning his honor and future. The anticipated confrontation occurs when he meets Madeleine de Soizé, who reveals a shocking truth about the affair between his wife and his closest friend. This revelation sets Pierre on a path filled with emotional turmoil and intense conflict, leading to a climactic decision that could change everything. The initial chapters effectively establish themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for vengeance, prompting readers to consider the implications of trust and the consequences of infidelity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bouvier, Alexis, 1836-1892 |
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| Title | La femme du mort, Tome I (1897) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17738 |
| Release Date | Feb 10, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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