La Ulbach, Louis 1822-1889 creator text utu 2006 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "La confession d'un abbé" by Louis Ulbach is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds around an intriguing premise that revolves around a warning of an impending crime, with the central character being Louis Herment, a mysterious figure who seeks to prevent a marriage he believes to be illicit and harmful. Through a complex interplay of motivations and societal expectations, the narrative promises a deep exploration of moral dilemmas and personal anguish. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to M. Barbier, the young under-secretary of state, who receives an unexpected visitor, the enigmatic Louis Herment. Herment comes to denounce what he perceives as a grave crime about to be committed—marrying a young girl, Marie-Louise de Thorvilliers, to a man he deems unworthy. As he passionately articulates his concerns about the potential suffering of the innocent girl at the hands of a notorious debauchee, the layers of his backstory begin to unravel, hinting at personal stakes tied to the situation. The opening effectively establishes suspense and curiosity, drawing readers into this moral confrontation that raises questions about justice, familial duty, and the nature of sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-01-31 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 19th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17643 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17643 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133418.0 17643