The Girl At The Lion D'or by Sebastian Faulks
Set in a small French town during the interwar period, this poignant narrative follows Anne Louvet, a young woman seeking refuge from her troubled past by working at a modest hotel. As she navigates the complexities of her new life, Anne becomes entangled in a passionate yet forbidden affair with a married man, Charles Hartmann, which challenges the boundaries of love, loyalty, and societal expectations. The story intricately weaves themes of personal redemption and the haunting shadows of history, capturing the essence of human resilience amidst the backdrop of a nation on the brink of change.
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- Published
- 1989
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 240-256
- Original Language
- English
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