Debans, Camille 1832-1919 creator Mead, Leon 1861-1927 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Catherine's Coquetries: A Tale of French Country Life" by Camille Debans is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story primarily revolves around Catherine Barrau, the beautiful yet capricious wife of a gamekeeper, whose flirtations and rebellious spirit create tension in her marriage and among the peasant community." "The opening of the novel introduces a lively scene where local peasants engage in a playful game inspired by Catherine. The narrative vividly depicts an afternoon of merriment, showcasing Catherine's charming personality and the affection of her husband, Savin. However, underlying tensions emerge as Catherine demonstrates her coquetry, provoking jealousy from Savin and discontent among other villagers, particularly after she is interrupted mid-game by her husband’s arrival. This sets the stage for a complex exploration of relationships, jealousy, and societal norms within the rural setting." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-02-28 Andrew Sly, PrimeNumber, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Originally published: United States: Wm. L. Allison Company, 1890 French fiction -- Translations into English PQ United States: Wm. L. Allison Company, 1890 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70172 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70172 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134625.0 70172