La Recluse by Pierre Zaccone
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"La Recluse" by Pierre Zaccone is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with a powerful maritime disaster, focusing on the young and courageous lieutenant, Gaston de Pradelle, as he navigates through a catastrophic storm aboard the ship "l'Atalante". The narrative introduces an intriguing plot surrounding themes of isolation, dramatic personal histories, and a mysterious woman, Miss Fanny Stevenson, whose past and connection to Gaston promise to shape
their destinies as they confront the aftermath of tragedy. At the start of the novel, gaston de Pradelle and his crew are caught in a violent storm while their ship is on a mission to deliver messages from France. As the chaos unfolds, he emerges as a determined and resilient leader, refusing to abandon his post during the crisis. After the storm subsides, they encounter a lighthouse, where Gaston discovers Miss Stevenson, the daughter of a lighthouse keeper who has suffered a grave tragedy. Her story reveals a complex web of love, betrayal, and a deep yearning to reunite with her long-lost daughter, setting the stage for an exploration of both physical and emotional journeys that await them as they navigate their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Zaccone, Pierre, 1817-1895 |
|---|---|
| Title | La Recluse |
| Credits | Produced by Ebooks Libres et Gratuits; this text is also available in multiple formats at www.ebooksgratuits.com |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). 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. | 17661 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 255 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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