Diane de Lancy; Les pretendus de la meunière by Ponson du Terrail
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"Diane de Lancy" by Ponson du Terrail is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book opens in the turbulent period of the French Revolution, particularly in November 1792, setting a dramatic backdrop filled with intrigue and conflict. The narrative revolves around the character of the Chevalier de Lancy, who faces treachery and deception as his loyalty and identity become entangled with those of his nefarious valet, Baptiste. The
beginning of the novel introduces us to a group of characters in a remote setting along the stormy coast of Brittany. As the Chevalier de Lancy plans to leave for a crucial military mission, Baptiste plots a sinister betrayal, ultimately imprisoning the Chevalier in a barrel under the guise of assisting him. This treachery leads to a series of violent and morally complex events, reflecting the themes of loyalty, identity, and the consequences of betrayal that will likely unravel as the plot progresses. Through vivid descriptions and intense interactions, the opening sets the stage for a tale steeped in the struggles of the time, intertwining personal vendettas with the broader societal upheaval of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ponson du Terrail, 1829-1871 |
|---|---|
| Title | Diane de Lancy; Les pretendus de la meunière |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57262 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 329 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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