The Notary's Daughter: A Tale (1878)

By Léonie d'Aulney and Léonie d'Aunet

Book Overview

The Notary's Daughter: A Tale is a novel written by Leonie D'Aulney and published in 1878. The story is set in France during the 17th century and follows the life of a young woman named Marie, the daughter of a notary. Marie is a kind and virtuous woman who is loved by many, including a young nobleman named Count de la Roche. However, her father's business is ruined, and she is forced to marry a wealthy but cruel man named Monsieur de la Vigne. Marie is unhappy in her marriage and longs for the love of Count de la Roche. She faces many challenges and obstacles, including the jealousy of her husband and the disapproval of society. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and social class, as well as the struggles of women in a patriarchal society. The Notary's Daughter: A Tale is a captivating and emotional story that provides a glimpse into the lives of women in 17th century France.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: 1167219376
• ISBN13: 9781167219375
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"