A Romance Of Dijon (1894)

By Matilda Betham-Edwards

Book Overview

A Romance of Dijon is a novel written by Matilda Betham-Edwards in 1894. The story is set in Dijon, a city in eastern France, and follows the lives of two young lovers, Victor and Jeanne. Victor is a wealthy young man who falls in love with Jeanne, a poor but beautiful girl who works in a local bakery. Despite their different social backgrounds, the two begin a passionate romance.However, their love is not without obstacles. Victor's mother disapproves of his relationship with Jeanne and tries to break them apart. Additionally, Jeanne's ex-boyfriend, a jealous and violent man, threatens her safety and the safety of those around her.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey of love, loss, and triumph. The novel explores themes of class, societal expectations, and the power of love to overcome adversity. With vivid descriptions of the city of Dijon and its surroundings, A Romance of Dijon is a charming and engaging novel that transports the reader to a bygone era of love and romance.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164195700
• ISBN13: 9781164195702
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"