Publisher's Synopsis
The Flower Girl of the Chateau D'Eau is a novel written by Paul de Kock and first published in 1904. The story revolves around a young flower girl named Fleur-de-Marie, who lives in poverty on the streets of Paris. She is taken in by a kind-hearted prostitute named La Louve, who runs a brothel in the Chateau d'Eau district of the city.As Fleur-de-Marie grows up, she becomes increasingly aware of the harsh realities of life in the city, including poverty, crime, and exploitation. She also falls in love with a young artist named Rodolphe, who is trying to make a name for himself in the art world. However, their love is threatened by the machinations of a wealthy and powerful man named Jacques Ferrand, who has his sights set on Fleur-de-Marie.The novel explores themes of love, poverty, social class, and the struggle for survival in a rapidly changing city. It also provides a vivid portrait of life in Paris during the 19th century, with its bustling streets, colorful characters, and complex social dynamics.Overall, The Flower Girl of the Chateau D'Eau is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in 19th-century Paris. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, history, or culture.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.
