"There is a compelling power in this pessimistic story of Jeanne, a Norman gentlewoman whose life, begun so hopefully, ends in betrayal, loss, and disillusion. Though a passive victim of the world's cruelty, she never loses her own dignity or the reader's admiration."

Released on Tuesday, November 09, 2004 at about 10:00:00 AM BX time (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) at Somewhere in Wrexham library/arts centre in wrexham, Wales United Kingdom.

RELEASE NOTES:

On a low table with leaflets on it, in the foyer.

This is the first time I have ever found a book in the wild, and so I feel priviledged. I joined up straight away and feel part of something quite special. I'm thinking of books I could release too so that other people can feel the same way.
I've not read Maupassant before. I'm reading Monty Roberts 'The man who listened to horses' at the moment so 'A woman's life' will be next. Can't wait.

Guy de Maupassant writes in a cheerful, descriptive narrative style which I found rewarding to read. The story unfolds at a fast pace which kept me interested throughout.
The main character, Jeanne, remains loyal to her family despite their various betrayals of her trust; finally the help is repaid from an unlikely source, when she is at her most vulnerable.
Reading this book has awakened an interest in French authors; I'll try Zola next!