Serge Panine — Volume 01: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Serge Panine — Volume 01 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ohnet, Georges (1848–1918).
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"Serge Panine — Volume 01" by Georges Ohnet is a novel written during the late 19th century. This work delves into the complexities of relationships and social dynamics within the bourgeoisie, focusing on the influential character Madame Desvarennes, a powerful businesswoman running a successful flour company in France, and her relationships with her husband, adopted daughter Jeanne, and betrothed daughter Micheline. The opening of the novel introduces Madame Desvarennes, who has risen from humble beginnings to become a formidable businesswoman in Paris. As she grapples with her yearning for a child amidst her soaring success, we learn about her husband Michel's quiet dissatisfaction and the family's dynamics, including their adopted daughter Jeanne. The narrative hints at tensions when Pierre Delarue, a young man with a close connection to the family, returns from abroad possibly to reclaim his place in Micheline's heart, setting the stage for a conflict influenced by romance and ambition. The chapter establishes a vivid backdrop of social ambition and personal desire that promises a rich exploration of character and emotional depth as the plot unfolds.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Serge Panine — Volume 01
- Author credits: Ohnet, Georges (1848–1918)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- French fiction -- Translations into English
- Paris (France) -- Fiction
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
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