The Notary’s Daughter: A Tale (1878)

The Notary's Daughter: A Tale is a novel written by French author Leonie D'Aunet and originally published in 1878. The story takes place in the early 1800s in a small town in France and follows the life of a young woman named Jeanne, who is the daughter of a notary. Jeanne is intelligent and ambitious, but her father's conservative views and societal expectations limit her opportunities for education and professional advancement. Despite these challenges, Jeanne remains determined to pursue her dreams and eventually becomes a successful writer and journalist. Along the way, she faces numerous obstacles, including financial difficulties, romantic entanglements, and societal prejudice. Through it all, Jeanne remains steadfast in her pursuit of independence and personal fulfillment.The Notary's Daughter explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the pursuit of personal and professional fulfillment in a patriarchal society. D'Aunet's writing is characterized by vivid descriptions of French life and society, as well as a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by women in the 19th century. The novel is a compelling portrait of a young woman's struggle to find her place in the world and achieve her dreams, despite the obstacles in her path.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.