Adhemar (1904)

By Paul de Kock

Book Overview

Adhemar is a novel written by Charles Paul De Kock and published in 1904. The story follows the life of Adhemar, a young man from a wealthy family who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Laure. However, their love is forbidden by Laure's father, who disapproves of Adhemar's lifestyle and reputation. Despite this, Adhemar and Laure continue to see each other in secret and plan to elope. As their plan unfolds, Adhemar is falsely accused of a crime and is forced to flee the country. He travels to various parts of Europe, encountering numerous challenges and adventures along the way. Meanwhile, Laure is left behind and must deal with the consequences of their forbidden love. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. It also provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time period in which it was written. Adhemar is a classic novel that has stood the test of time and continues to be enjoyed by readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164172433
• ISBN13: 9781164172437
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"