Description
In 1832, a young Piedmontese aristocrat and colonel of hussars named Angelo Pardi returns to his homeland on a mysterious mission, only to find himself entangled in the chaos of a cholera-stricken Provence. Fleeing false accusations and forced to hide among the rooftops of provincial towns, Angelo encounters an enigmatic French noblewoman and becomes swept up in a dangerous journey across the lush countryside. Through Angelo's eyes, Jean Giono masterfully weaves together a lyrical portrait of rural France with the political tensions of the era—the clash between monarchist tradition and republican ideals—while exploring themes of honor, compassion, and unexpected connection amid societal upheaval. This classic European period romance captures the author's signature poetic style, blending intimate human drama with sweeping historical backdrop as two unlikely companions navigate both external perils and the turbulent landscape of 1830s France.
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paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2010
384 pages
ISBN: 9781846553639
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First Published
2010
Language
eng
Translation
From: fra
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