Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 184 Bentzon, Th. 1840 1907 Blanc, Marie Thérèse de Soloms Blanc, Marie Therese de Soloms Bentzon, Thérèse Bentzan, Thérèse Bentzon, Théodore Bentzon, Theodore Jacqueline — Volume 2 This etext was produced by David Widger "Jacqueline — Volume 2" by Th. Bentzon is a novel likely written during the late 19th century, continuing the journey of its protagonist, Jacqueline. This installment delves deeper into the complexities of her relationships with her stepmother, Madame de Nailles, as well as her evolving interactions with her peers and potential suitors, including the up-and-coming Count de Cymier and her childhood friend Fred. The book captures the tumultuous emotions of youth and the societal expectations surrounding love and marriage. The opening of the novel centers on Jacqueline's transformation from a melancholic young girl to a spirited member of the "Blue Band," a group of lively girls enjoying the seaside and engaging in flirtations with boys. Her stepmother, Madame de Nailles, grows increasingly anxious about the competitive environment that Jacqueline’s charm introduces, particularly regarding suitors’ affections. Amidst this dynamic, Fred, who harbors feelings for Jacqueline, struggles with jealousy as he observes her flirtations with others while grappling with his own insecurities. At the same time, Jacqueline seems to revel in her newfound independence, showcasing her shifting perspective on relationships, love, and societal roles, hinting at potential conflicts and emotional depth that unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Paris (France) -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 204516 2025-10-02T09:17:54.551070 text/html 204337 2025-01-08T22:33:07.815499 text/html 147593 2025-10-02T09:18:00.241082 application/epub+zip 150215 2025-10-02T09:17:57.223078 application/epub+zip 139833 2025-10-02T09:17:56.144091 application/epub+zip 300161 2025-10-02T09:18:02.503035 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 285452 2025-10-02T09:17:59.590094 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269320 2022-09-02T12:33:31.571239 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185907 2025-10-02T09:17:54.288168 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 181273 2021-01-09T03:37:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17774 2025-10-02T09:18:02.623028 application/rdf+xml 15671 2025-10-02T09:17:56.634089 image/jpeg 4044 2025-10-02T09:17:56.386076 image/jpeg 71290 2021-01-09T03:37:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 148440 2025-10-02T09:17:54.567107 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 fr.wikipedia