9780259328629 - La Première Ride: Comédie-Vaudeville en un Acte (Classic Reprint) di Lockroy, Lockroy (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces us to the emerging social landscape of the 1800s, a period of dramatic transformation in French society, through a domestic drama that takes place in a countryside setting near Paris. At the heart of the narrative is the protagonist, Mme Savigny, who, in her late thirties, struggles with the diminishing prospects of a fulfilling romantic union. Meanwhile, a younger man has captured her attention. However, the budding connection faces challenges from her ambitious plans and the presence of the elderly M. Bidault, who proposes marriage to advance his own interests. The author reveals the complex emotions that course through Mme Savigny's heart, and the story is enlivened by elements of wit and humor as she grapples with her evolving desires. This book is a delightful read for those fascinated by the intricacies of human relationships and the social complexities of the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.