Seagull Rock (1872)

Seagull Rock is a novel written by French author M. Jules Sandeau and was first published in 1872. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Marguerite, who lives in a small village on the coast of Brittany. Marguerite is engaged to a wealthy man named Paul, but she is secretly in love with a poor fisherman named Jean.As the story unfolds, Marguerite's father dies, leaving her with a large inheritance. Paul becomes increasingly jealous of Marguerite's relationship with Jean and tries to convince her to break things off. Meanwhile, Marguerite's cousin, who has always been in love with her, also tries to win her affection.Throughout the novel, the rugged coastal landscape serves as a backdrop to the characters' emotional struggles. The title of the novel refers to a rocky outcropping near the village that is a popular spot for seagulls to gather.Seagull Rock is a classic French novel that explores themes of love, jealousy, and class differences. It is a poignant portrayal of life in a small community and the challenges that come with navigating complex relationships.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.