02231cam a22003133u 4500 72630 UtSlPG 20260610134659.0 m cr n 260607r20241927utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Prévost, Marcel, 1862-1941 La retraite ardente Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-01-05 Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "La retraite ardente" by Marcel Prévost is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Stéphanie, a comtesse seeking solace in a convent known as the "Quarantaine." As she navigates her emotional struggles and the consequences of her past relationships, the narrative explores themes of redemption, introspection, and the complexities of love and sacrifice. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene, describing the lush countryside surrounding the convent and the impact of history on the village nearby. We are introduced to the comtesse as she arrives at the convent after her car breaks down, sparking a new chapter in her life. This serene setting contrasts sharply with her internal turmoil, as she reflects on her tumultuous past and her decision to retreat from the world. The initial interactions with the convent's inhabitants, including the kind-hearted postulant Madeleine and the austere Father Orban, hint at the challenges and transformations that await her as she embarks on this journey of self-discovery and spiritual reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: Flammarion, 1927 French fiction -- 20th century https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k81206g https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72630 113355 113355