This classic French novel tells the story of Jeanne, a young girl struggling to navigate the complex social structures of 19th century French society. Zulma Carraud's vivid descriptions of the people and places in Jeanne's life paint a compelling picture of a world in which morality and convention often conflict with personal desire and fulfillment.

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