| Author |
Du Boisgobey, Fortuné, 1821-1891 |
| Title |
La main froide
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Eric Vautier 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)
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| Summary |
"La main froide" by Fortuné Du Boisgobey is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story takes place in the vibrant backdrop of the Parisian Latin Quarter, exploring the lives of two distinct friends, Jean de Mirande and Paul Cormier, who navigate the tensions between their social standings, aspirations, and encounters with women of the upper class. The book likely delves into themes of class disparity, friendship, and romance, particularly focusing on Paul's infatuation with a mysterious woman he meets during a concert in the Luxembourg Gardens. The opening of the novel introduces the irrepressible duo of Jean and Paul, highlighting their contrasting personalities—Jean, boisterous and adventurous, and Paul, more reserved and contemplative. As they enjoy a beautiful day at the Luxembourg Gardens, they encounter an enigmatic woman reading a book. Paul is captivated, while Jean's brash efforts to approach her lead to an embarrassing rejection. This incident unfolds into a larger narrative, revealing Paul's aspirations to connect with the world of high society and the allure of the unattainable. The chapter ends with Paul entering a world of intrigue as he unexpectedly finds himself in a fiacre with the very woman he admires, setting the stage for further developments in their relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Subject |
French fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17747 |
| Release Date |
Feb 10, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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