02340cam a22003373u 4500 39383 UtSlPG 20260610133913.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Barry, John D. (John Daniel), 1866-1942 Mademoiselle Blanche: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-04-05 Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Mademoiselle Blanche: A Novel" by John D. Barry is a work of fiction set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Jules Le Baron, a Parisian businessman who becomes captivated by Mademoiselle Blanche, a stunning acrobat performing at the famed Cirque Parisien. As Jules navigates his infatuation, the narrative explores themes of love, ambition, and the contrasting worlds of circus performers and the bourgeoisie. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jules, who enjoys the thrills of the circus while reflecting on his life in Paris and his experiences abroad. After a brief interaction with a waiter and a visit to the circus, he becomes entranced by Mademoiselle Blanche's breathtaking performance and beauty. Jules's admiration quickly turns into a passionate desire to know her personally, setting the stage for a complex relationship as he handles his feelings while also confronting social expectations and personal introspection. The opening lays a foundation of intrigue and emotional depth, showing how Jules grapples with his desires against the backdrop of his societal status. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Circus performers -- Fiction Acrobats -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39383 80222 80222