A Page of Love

A Page of Love (1878) is a novel by Émile Zola that follows the lives of several French citizens raised by the same mother, exploring family, politics, class, and history. Hélène Grandjean, a member of the Mouret family, moves to the suburbs of Paris with her daughter Jeanne after her husband's death. She befriends Dr. Deberle and his wife Juliette, and falls in love with a married man. The novel is a classic work of French literature reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

A Page of Love is a novel by French author Émile Zola, published in 1878. It is the eighth of twenty volumes in Zola's monumental Les Rougon-Macquart series, an epic tale of family, politics, class, and history that explores the lives of several French citizens raised by the same mother. Spanning the entirety of the French Second Empire, Zola offers a sweeping portrait of change that delves into controversial topics and seeks to uncover the truth about heredity and human nature.

The story revolves around Hélène Grandjean, a member of the Mouret family, who finds herself in a desperate and lonely situation after her husband, Charles, dies suddenly from an illness. Left as the sole guardian of her young daughter, Jeanne, Hélène faces the challenges of living in a new town and longing for friendship and community. Just days before Charles' death, Hélène and her family have relocated from Marseilles to the suburbs of Paris, where they are unfamiliar with the surroundings.

In the midst of her struggles, Hélène receives assistance from her neighbor, Dr. Deberle, when Jeanne suffers a violent seizure. Through their interactions, Hélène gradually befriends Deberle and his wife, Juliette. They introduce her to their family and a small circle of acquaintances, and although Hélène remains wary of romance, she finds herself drawn to a kind and gentle man named Paul. Paul is already married, but he shows genuine care and affection for Hélène and her daughter.

As the novel progresses, Hélène's relationship with Paul deepens, and she finds herself falling in love with him. However, their love is fraught with complications and challenges. Hélène must navigate the complexities of her emotions and the societal expectations of her time, as well as the disapproval of her family and friends.

A Page of Love is a captivating and intricate story that explores themes of family, fate, love, and the complexities of human relationships. It is a testament to Émile Zola's talent as a writer and his ability to capture the essence of French society during the Second Empire. With its well-designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Page of Love is a classic work of French literature reimagined for modern readers.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513133256