La Grande Breteche

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850

Contributor:

Bell, Clara, 1834-1927

Marriage, Ellen, 1865-1946

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"La Grande Breteche" by Honoré de Balzac is a short story that falls within the genre of literary fiction, written during the early to mid-19th century. The narrative explores themes of mystery, love, and the consequences of betrayal through a haunting tale surrounding an abandoned estate. The story is set in a provincial French town, ultimately delving into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. The plot follows a doctor named Bianchon who becomes fascinated by the derelict house known as La Grande Breteche. As he learns more about its history from local inhabitants and the enigmatic notary Monsieur Regnault, he uncovers the tragic story of Madame de Merret and her husband, who live through a devastating affair that leads to her drastic actions. The tale crescendoes with a series of suspenseful events leading to a dire revelation about loyalty, secrets, and the haunting legacy left behind by the central characters. Through richly descriptive language and intricate character development, Balzac paints a vivid picture of the societal constraints and emotional turmoil faced by the individuals entangled in this dark narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Sequel to "Another Study of Woman."

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Grande_Bret%C3%A8che

Release date is 1999-04-01