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A tender, eighteenth‑century romance opens on a cold graveyard where Malvine Sorké, a young French widow, weeps over the tomb of her dear friend Claire. The melancholic scene quickly reveals Malvine’s fierce independence: after losing a husband she never loved, she abandons her native France and crosses the Channel to England, seeking a new purpose. There, amid the genteel society of London, she encounters Claire’s husband, Lord Harrington, and the fragile five‑year‑old Fanny, whom Claire entrusts to her care in her final hours.
The narrative follows Malvine’s struggle to rebuild a life far from home, balancing the expectations of English aristocracy with the lingering grief of her past. As she nurtures the young girl, she discovers unexpected companionship and the first stirrings of a deeper affection that challenges her notions of duty and desire. The prose is lyrical yet accessible, inviting listeners into a world of delicate emotions, heartfelt friendship, and the quiet courage of a woman determined to forge her own destiny.
Language
el
Duration
~7 hours (441K characters)
Series
Βιβλιοθήκη "Εκλεκτά Έργα", αριθ. 23
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Sophia Canoni
Release date
2012-02-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1770–1807
Best known for sweeping, emotional novels that captivated 19th-century readers, this French writer helped shape early popular romantic fiction. Her stories traveled widely in translation, blending intense feeling with historical adventure and moral resolve.
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