The eyes of innocence by Maurice Leblanc
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"The Eyes of Innocence" by Maurice Leblanc is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Gilberte, a young girl who is navigating the complexities of life after the death of her mother. In her quest for identity and belonging, she encounters various characters who affect her journey, including a mysterious individual who observes her from afar and the affluent people in her new community. At the start
of the story, Gilberte and her mother arrive at a villa in Dieppe, where she soon faces the heartbreaking loss of her mother. Alone and grieving, she becomes embroiled in a web of social intrigue and personal connections in the small town of Domfront. As she settles into her new life, she grapples with her past and her mother's secrets while catching the attention of several suitors, including the enigmatic Guillaume de la Vaudraye. The opening lays the groundwork for Gilberte's emotional turmoil, innocence, and the evolving relationships that will shape her future, thus establishing an engaging premise for this poignant tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Leblanc, Maurice, 1864-1941 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Gage, George W., 1887-1957 |
| Translator | Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921 |
| LoC No. | 20019765 |
| Title | The eyes of innocence |
| Original Publication | New York: The MacAuley Company, 1920. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Orphans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | France -- Fiction |
| Subject | Identity -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73662 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73662-4 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2024 |
| Last Update | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 525 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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