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Title: An Historical Mystery (The Gondreville Mystery)
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Une_t%C3%A9n%C3%A9breuse_affaire
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, Dagny, Bonnie Sala, and David Widger
Summary: "An Historical Mystery (The Gondreville Mystery)" by Honoré de Balzac is a historical novel written in the early 19th century during the time of the French Empire. The story unfolds in the backdrop of post-Revolutionary France, revolving around the character of Michu, a bailiff who harbors a complex resentment stemming from the political upheavals that have tarnished his reputation and life. The plot involves themes of betrayal, vengeance, and the legacy of noble families as Michu grapples with the consequences of his past actions and the shifting dynamics of power in his region. At the start of the narrative, we find Michu in a state of tension within the serene yet oppressive environment of the hunting lodge at Gondreville. The autumn day in 1803 is juxtaposed against the dark undercurrents of fear and suspicion among the characters, especially Michu's wife and mother-in-law, who are plagued by a sense of impending doom linked to his mysterious ambitions. Michu is portrayed as a man of inherent strength and prophetic physiognomy, deeply connected to the dark whims of revolution and its aftermath. As he prepares for an unknown confrontation, the arrival of two enigmatic Parisian visitors adds an ominous layer, setting the stage for intrigue and the exploration of themes related to loyalty, legacy, and the potential for violence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908
EBook No.: 1678
Published: Nov 6, 2004
Downloads: 256
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An Historical Mystery (The Gondreville Mystery)
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Une_t%C3%A9n%C3%A9breuse_affaire
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, Dagny, Bonnie Sala, and David Widger
Summary: "An Historical Mystery (The Gondreville Mystery)" by Honoré de Balzac is a historical novel written in the early 19th century during the time of the French Empire. The story unfolds in the backdrop of post-Revolutionary France, revolving around the character of Michu, a bailiff who harbors a complex resentment stemming from the political upheavals that have tarnished his reputation and life. The plot involves themes of betrayal, vengeance, and the legacy of noble families as Michu grapples with the consequences of his past actions and the shifting dynamics of power in his region. At the start of the narrative, we find Michu in a state of tension within the serene yet oppressive environment of the hunting lodge at Gondreville. The autumn day in 1803 is juxtaposed against the dark undercurrents of fear and suspicion among the characters, especially Michu's wife and mother-in-law, who are plagued by a sense of impending doom linked to his mysterious ambitions. Michu is portrayed as a man of inherent strength and prophetic physiognomy, deeply connected to the dark whims of revolution and its aftermath. As he prepares for an unknown confrontation, the arrival of two enigmatic Parisian visitors adds an ominous layer, setting the stage for intrigue and the exploration of themes related to loyalty, legacy, and the potential for violence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908
EBook No.: 1678
Published: Nov 6, 2004
Downloads: 256
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.