Monsieur Motte (1888)

Monsieur Motte is a novel written by Grace King and published in 1888. Set in New Orleans during the late 19th century, the book follows the story of Monsieur Motte, a wealthy Creole businessman who is known for his charm and intelligence. Despite his success, Monsieur Motte is haunted by a tragic past and struggles to find meaning in his life.The novel explores themes of love, loss, and redemption as Monsieur Motte becomes involved with a young woman named Yolande, who is also dealing with her own personal struggles. As their relationship develops, Monsieur Motte must confront his past and come to terms with the choices he has made.Throughout the book, King paints a vivid picture of New Orleans society, highlighting the cultural and racial tensions that existed during this time period. She also delves into the complexities of Creole identity and the challenges faced by those who straddle the line between different cultures.Overall, Monsieur Motte is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of those living in New Orleans during the late 19th century.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.