Madame de Ferneuse by Daniel Lesueur

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Author Lesueur, Daniel, 1860-1921
Title Madame de Ferneuse
Note Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Madame de Ferneuse" by Daniel Lesueur is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the enigmatic character of Madame Gaétane de Ferneuse and the complexities of her life, entangled in love and societal expectations during an ocean voyage from Europe to South America. The story explores themes of identity, morality, and the consequences of past choices, as Madame de Ferneuse confronts the secrets and heartbreak associated with her relationship to a figure of noble status, Renaud de Valcor. At the start of the novel, the scene is set aboard the luxurious steamship "La Vendée," traveling from Bordeaux to Buenos Aires. The atmosphere on the ship is marked by languid conversations and musings, reflecting the passengers’ varied backgrounds and emotional states. Among them are Madame de Ferneuse, who carries a heavy sorrow, and a religious figure, Père Eudoxe, whose presence stirs the interest of those around him. Their interactions hint at deeper narratives involving the scandal surrounding Renaud de Valcor, alongside Madame de Ferneuse’s painful confession of a past filled with regret and unfulfilled love. As their journey unfolds, we sense the looming shadows of their histories, setting the stage for the dramatic revelations to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- 20th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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