Mother Of Pearl (1908)

""Mother of Pearl"" is a novel by Anatole France, first published in 1908. The story is set in the small town of Arcis-sur-Aube in France, and revolves around the lives of the townspeople, particularly the wealthy and influential families. The main plot follows the life of a young woman named Th�����r�����se Martin, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Th�����r�����se is beautiful and intelligent, but her life is constrained by the expectations of her family and society. She is forced to marry a man she does not love, and her life becomes a series of disappointments and compromises. However, Th�����r�����se's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a young artist named Andr����� Maranne. Andr����� is a free spirit who challenges Th�����r�����se's beliefs and helps her to see the world in a new way. As their relationship deepens, Th�����r�����se begins to question the values and traditions of her upbringing, and she must decide whether to follow her heart or conform to the expectations of her family and society. The novel is a powerful exploration of love, freedom, and the struggle for self-discovery in a world where social norms and traditions often limit individual choice and expression.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.