The Flower Girl of The Château d'Eau, v.2 (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XVI)

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The Flower Girl of The Château d'Eau, v.2 (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XVI)

by Paul de Kock

EN·~6 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total
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NOVELS BY Paul de Kock VOLUME XVI THE FLOWER GIRL OF THE CHÂTEAU D'EAU VOL. II

0:13
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XXIV HOW IT HAPPENED

23:31
3

XXV GEORGET'S TORMENTS

15:41
4

XXVI A GOOD FRIEND

23:18
5

XXVII A RESEMBLANCE

13:53
6

XXVIII THE EDUCATION OF A PARROT

27:21
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XXIX A HIGH FLYER

17:04
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XXX MANY WAYS OF DRINKING CHAMPAGNE

15:59
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XXXI THE EFFECTS OF TIME

19:20
10

XXXII A BUNCH OF VIOLETS

9:33

Description

A young husband recounts the early years of his marriage to the enchanting Lucienne Courtenay, whose beauty and love of fashion draw endless admirers. Though initially swept up in romance, he soon discovers that her flirtatious nature and constant craving for attention turn domestic life into a series of strained compromises. His longing for children and a stable home is continually thwarted by her restless pursuit of parties and the latest trends.

When a business trip forces him away, he entrusts Lucienne’s care to his old school friend, the charismatic and irreverent De Roncherolle. Their friendship, built on witty banter and daring exploits, seems a safe refuge, yet the narrator’s jealousy and trust begin to unravel. As he returns to Paris, the narrator senses that the delicate balance of love, loyalty, and deception may soon be tested.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (390K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Release date

2012-09-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Paul de Kock

Paul de Kock

1793–1871

A hugely popular storyteller in 19th-century Europe, he filled his novels with lively scenes of everyday Paris and a strong taste for comedy. His books may have divided critics, but readers kept returning for their energy, humor, and street-level view of city life.

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