Miss Rovel by Victor Cherbuliez

"Miss Rovel" by Victor Cherbuliez is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces Raymond Ferray, a young intellectual who has become a misanthrope after being betrayed in love. The narrative delves into themes of disillusionment, solitude, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly focusing on the interactions between men and women. At the start of the novel, we learn about Raymond Ferray's background, his early accomplishments as an oriental scholar, and his deep sorrow following the failure of his love for the beautiful Madame de P.... After suffering from heartbreak and illness, he decides to retreat to the countryside, seeking solitude at his inheritance, a quaint property named l'Ermitage near Geneva. This change in his life is soon disrupted by the arrival of his vibrant and troublesome neighbor, Lady Rovel, and her daughter, Meg, whose antics clash with Raymond's desire for peace. The opening chapters set the stage for the poignant exploration of love, loss, and the unexpected connections that emerge in a life of isolation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Cherbuliez, Victor, 1829-1899
Title Miss Rovel
Credits Produced by Daniel Fromont
Reading Level Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 28523
Release Date
Last Update Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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