Publisher's Synopsis
Mont Oriol is a novel by Guy de Maupassant, first published in 1887. The story takes place in the Auvergne region of France, where a group of wealthy Parisians have come to the spa town of Mont Oriol to take the waters and relax. Among them is Dr. Honorat, a respected physician who is hoping to find a cure for his wife's nervous condition. The novel explores the relationships and intrigues that develop among the various characters, including the doctor's wife, who becomes drawn to a young engineer named Paul Br�����tigny. As their romance develops, they must navigate the social conventions of the time and the disapproval of those around them.The novel also touches on themes of class and social mobility, as well as the power of nature to heal and restore. Maupassant's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the spa town's amenities provide a rich backdrop for the characters' emotional journeys.Mont Oriol is considered one of Maupassant's most accomplished works, showcasing his skill at depicting complex characters and their inner lives. This edition of the novel is the third volume in a series that collects Maupassant's complete works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
