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Capes, Bernard
1854
1918
Capes, B. E. J.
Capes, Bernard Edward Joseph
The extraordinary confessions of Diana Please
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"The Extraordinary Confessions of Diana Please" by Bernard Capes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of its main character, Diana Rosemonde de St. Croix, a spirited young girl who reflects on her tumultuous existence filled with strange encounters, abduction, and personal growth. The narrative is presented as a memoir dictated by Diana to her friend, the Marquis de C----, as she recounts her adventures and the complexities of her relationships. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Diana's perspective, which is laced with wit and a touch of defiance. We learn about her whimsical views on age and her lineage—born to a beautiful mother and an aristocratic father, yet raised in a confusing world after her mother's retreat into a convent. The opening chapters set the stage for her tumultuous escapades, including her encounters with various characters, her adventures with a sweep, and her evolving sense of self as she navigates through romantic notions and harsh realities of life. The tone is both charming and reflective, promising a journey through Diana's extraordinary experiences that explore themes of identity and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/12142685
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1904
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Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Historical fiction
France -- Fiction
Women -- Fiction
Femmes fatales -- Fiction
Naples (Kingdom) -- Fiction
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Category: British Literature
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