A Woman's Diary And The Little Countess (1881)

A Woman's Diary and The Little Countess is a novel written by French author Octave Feuillet and originally published in 1881. The story is set in Paris during the mid-19th century and centers around two main characters: a wealthy and beautiful young woman named Louise de Chaulieu and a young girl named Blanche de Cerny, who is known as the ""little countess"".The novel is presented in the form of a diary written by Louise, who is struggling with her own personal demons and the constraints of society. She becomes fascinated with the little countess, who is the daughter of an impoverished noble family and is being raised by her aunt. Louise takes the young girl under her wing and becomes her mentor, introducing her to the world of high society and helping her navigate the complex social codes of the time.As the story unfolds, Louise and the little countess become embroiled in a scandalous love triangle involving a wealthy and powerful man named M. de Lansac. The novel explores themes of love, desire, power, and the role of women in society, and is considered a classic of French literature.Feuillet's writing is characterized by its elegant prose and psychological depth, and this novel is no exception. A Woman's Diary and The Little Countess is a captivating and thought-provoking work that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century Parisian society.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.