Project Gutenberg 2013-07-08 Public domain in the USA. 137 Peard, Frances Mary 1835 1923 Peard, Frances M. (Frances Mary) Unawares: A Story of an Old French Town Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Unawares: A Story of an Old French Town" by Frances Mary Peard is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the quaint town of Charville, the story delves into the intertwined lives of its inhabitants, showcasing their curiosities, gossip, and romantic entanglements surrounding the unfortunate events affecting Monsieur Moreau and his family. The narrative hints at themes of societal dynamics, the quest for information, and personal relationships amid a backdrop of charming old-world scenery. The opening of the story introduces the bustling market atmosphere in Charville, as a group of townsfolk gathers around Madame Angelin—an elderly woman known for her knowledge of local happenings—to discuss a mysterious incident involving the old gentleman, Monsieur Moreau, and the beautiful young demoiselle Therese. As their conversation unfolds, we meet key characters such as the inquisitive townsfolk, the enigmatic Madame Angelin, and the somber doctor M. Deshoulieres, who takes upon himself the unexpected responsibility of managing Affairs after Moreau’s death. As tension rises with each revelation, the vivid portrayal of the town's social fabric establishes an intriguing premise brimming with rumors and unanswered questions surrounding Therese and her future after the passing of her uncle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en France -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Novels Category: French Literature 396553 2025-06-17T12:15:30.825843 text/html 410064 2013-07-08T11:48:10 text/html; charset=utf-8 224995 2025-06-17T12:15:40.231282 application/epub+zip 231811 2025-06-17T12:15:34.847792 application/epub+zip 211897 2025-06-17T12:15:33.295779 application/epub+zip 455384 2025-06-17T12:15:44.175278 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 436028 2025-06-17T12:15:39.219751 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362760 2022-09-19T17:02:10.346889 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358448 2023-09-18T15:20:03.215550 text/plain 15663 2025-06-17T12:15:44.313254 application/rdf+xml 17459 2025-06-17T12:15:33.871781 image/jpeg 3912 2025-06-17T12:15:33.580808 image/jpeg 221185 2025-06-17T12:15:30.864814 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