Project Gutenberg 2005-05-17 Public domain in the USA. 142 Eekhoud, Georges 1854 1927 Escal-Vigor Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escal-Vigor Produced by Ebooks libres et gratuits; this text is also available at http://www.ebooksgratuits.com "Escal-Vigor" by Georges Eekhoud is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Henry de Kehlmark, the young lord of the Escal-Vigor estate, as he returns to his ancestral home on the island of Smaragdis, where he engages with the local populace and navigates complex relationships and societal tensions. The narrative promises to explore themes of identity, heritage, and the clash between traditional norms and emerging desires. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Henry's grand return to Smaragdis, highlighting the historical significance of his family and the estate itself. Henry is portrayed as a delicate yet introspective young man who has overcome health challenges during his education abroad. As he hosts a vibrant gathering to commemorate his return, the narrative introduces various characters, including the ambitious Claudie Govaertz and the enigmatic Blandine, who plays a key role in Henry's life. This opening establishes a rich tapestry of local culture, tradition, and the interplay of class dynamics, foreshadowing the conflicts and relationships that will develop throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr Gay men -- Fiction PQ Text FR Littérature Category: Novels Category: French Literature 330069 2025-08-07T04:33:10.173873 text/html 329890 2025-01-15T00:24:08.038165 text/html 202725 2025-08-07T04:33:16.688816 application/epub+zip 206562 2025-08-07T04:33:12.742867 application/epub+zip 201354 2025-08-07T04:33:11.655850 application/epub+zip 349122 2025-08-07T04:33:19.666831 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 332653 2025-08-07T04:33:15.977806 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300845 2022-09-07T23:59:52.275301 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302249 2025-08-07T04:33:09.857872 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 294648 2020-12-14T12:04:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18669 2025-08-07T04:33:19.793802 application/rdf+xml 12553 2025-08-07T04:33:12.143839 image/jpeg 3306 2025-08-07T04:33:11.897838 image/jpeg 119242 2020-12-14T12:04:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 198033 2005-05-17T15:40:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 200123 2025-08-07T04:33:10.201868 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia