| Author |
Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Title |
La belle Gabrielle — Tome 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Distributed Proofreaders Europe, http://dp.rastko.net Project by Carlo Traverso and Mireille Harmelin This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr
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| Summary |
"La belle Gabrielle — Tome 3" by Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written in the late 19th century." The story is set against the backdrop of a political struggle in France, centering around a young man named La Ramée who believes he is the legitimate heir to the throne of France. As he gathers support and participates in controversial actions to gain recognition and legitimacy, the narrative explores themes of ambition, identity, and the illusions of power. "The opening of the book introduces La Ramée, who has camped near Reims, hoping to heal the sick as a demonstration of his royal legitimacy." Surrounded by an eager audience, he attempts to perform a miraculous healing to win the people's favor. The tension builds as he engages romantically with Henriette, a woman who seems to hold a significant influence over him, further complicating his quest for acceptance. Meanwhile, conflicts arise, including a confrontation with his enemies, and a budding plot unfolds that hints at La Ramée's potential downfall. The opening sets the stage for a tale rich in intrigue and character depth, leaving readers eager to see how his aspirations will play out amidst political turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15686 |
| Release Date |
Apr 23, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 29, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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