Release date is 2024-12-12

Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the bibliothèque numérique de l'Université Clermont Auvergne)

"Yves Kerhélo" by Marie Delorme is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Yves Kerhélo, who is living in a coastal Breton village. The early chapters depict his family life, the challenges they face, and Yves's adventurous spirit as he experiences both the joys and hardships of his early years. The opening portion of the novel introduces readers to the idyllic setting of a June morning in Brittany, where Yves is being baptized. The narrative quickly transitions to the life of the Kerhélo family, painting a vivid picture of their struggles as they navigate the treacherous waters of fate after the death of Yves's father, a fisherman. The storyline highlights the bond between Yves and his sister Corentine as they reconcile their losses and strive to support each other through adversities, setting the stage for Yves's journey from boyhood to adulthood, filled with dreams of adventure and the quest for a better life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: Paris: Armand Colin, 1904