Publisher's Synopsis
Seagull Rock is a novel written by the French author M. Jules Sandeau in 1872. The story is set in a small fishing village on the coast of Brittany, France. The protagonist, a young woman named Marie, is forced to leave her home and family to marry a wealthy man she does not love. However, her life takes a turn when she meets a sailor named Pierre and they fall in love. The two of them plan to run away together, but their plans are foiled when Marie's husband discovers their affair. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the constraints of societal expectations. It is a poignant tale that captures the beauty and harshness of life in a small coastal village in 19th century France.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.
