Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 115 Halévy, Ludovic 1834 1908 Halevy, Ludovic Halévy, L. (Ludovic) Servieres, Jules L'Abbe Constantin — Volume 2 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Abbot_Constantine_(novel) This etext was produced by David Widger "L'Abbe Constantin — Volume 2" by Ludovic Halévy is a novel written during the late 19th century, likely in the context of the post-Victorian era. The story revolves around love, social interactions, and the intersection of life between various characters, particularly focusing on Jean Reynaud, a young officer, and two American sisters, Mrs. Scott and Miss Percival. It delves into themes of charity, duty, and the complexities of relationships, set against the backdrop of changing societal norms in France. In this volume, Jean finds himself captivated by the beauty and charm of both sisters, experiencing emotional turmoil as he tries to identify his feelings. His preoccupation with love conflicts with his professional life, illustrating his internal struggles. Meanwhile, the Abbe Constantin, a kind-hearted priest, embarks on a charitable endeavor, distributing his newfound wealth to the needy, reflecting his commitment to community support. As the plot unfolds, the sisters adjust to their new life in Paris, where they face not only admiration for their beauty but also the pressures of societal expectations and potential suitors. The interactions between the characters showcase the nuances of friendship, attraction, and the search for true affection amid a backdrop of wealth and status. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Love stories France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Catholic Church -- Clergy -- Fiction Clergy -- France -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: French Literature 98664 2025-08-02T09:41:18.411207 text/html 98485 2025-01-08T22:30:35.973260 text/html 113543 2025-08-02T09:41:23.872197 application/epub+zip 113027 2025-08-02T09:41:21.258201 application/epub+zip 97405 2025-08-02T09:41:20.116197 application/epub+zip 244344 2025-08-02T09:41:25.675198 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 234207 2025-08-02T09:41:23.226174 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204747 2022-09-02T12:30:55.170996 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83390 2025-08-02T09:41:18.174215 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78699 2021-01-09T02:40:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18494 2025-08-02T09:41:25.818178 application/rdf+xml 16000 2025-08-02T09:41:20.697206 image/jpeg 3828 2025-08-02T09:41:20.364198 image/jpeg 31442 2021-01-09T02:40:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 112773 2025-08-02T09:41:18.425205 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 en.wikipedia