| Author |
Rebell, Hugues, 1867-1905 |
| Title |
Les Nuits chaudes du Cap français
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel, Vinciane Knappenberg and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Les Nuits chaudes du Cap français" by Hugues Rebell is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work weaves a narrative that explores themes of passion, betrayal, and social dynamics in a historical setting, primarily focusing on the characters Thérésia de Cabarrus and Dubousquens. The opening of the novel sets the stage with an atmospheric description of a house in Bordeaux, leading to a conversation about its intriguing past. It introduces Thérésia, a woman of beauty and cunning, who navigates the tumultuous environment of her time, influenced by the dynamics of power and love. The narrative quickly escalates into a tale filled with conspiracies and romantic entanglements, particularly between Thérésia and her lover, the powerful representative Tallien, as they become entangled in a web of jealousy and revenge, especially concerning the wealthy merchant Dubousquens. This establishes a rich backdrop, hinting at dramatic tensions that will unfold, making it enticing for readers interested in historical intrigue and complex character relationships. (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 |
Haiti -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37805 |
| Release Date |
Oct 20, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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