Publisher's Synopsis
Mother of Pearl is a novel written by Anatole France and published in 1908. The story is set in the 19th century and revolves around the life of a young girl named Th�����r�����se Martin. Th�����r�����se is the daughter of a poor fisherman who lives in a small village on the coast of France. Despite her humble beginnings, Th�����r�����se is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who dreams of a better life.One day, Th�����r�����se meets a wealthy aristocrat named Andr����� Maranne, who is immediately drawn to her beauty and charm. Andr����� is married, but he becomes obsessed with Th�����r�����se and begins to pursue her relentlessly. Th�����r�����se is torn between her feelings for Andr����� and her loyalty to her family and her community.As the story unfolds, Th�����r�����se is forced to make difficult choices that will shape the course of her life. She must decide whether to follow her heart and pursue a forbidden love, or to stay true to her roots and her family. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old woman who becomes her mentor and a group of radical political activists who challenge her beliefs.Mother of Pearl is a powerful and poignant novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and social justice. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
