La Vandérem, Fernand 1864-1939 creator text utu 2016 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "La Victime" by Fernand Vandérem is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complexities of family relationships through the eyes of a young boy named Roger, who is engulfed in the emotional turmoil stemming from his parents' deteriorating marriage and impending divorce. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the Taillard family during a tense dinner scene that foreshadows conflict. Roger, often referred to as "Gégé," is anxiously anticipating a trip to the Nouveau-Cirque but is burdened by the weight of his parents’ quarrels. Despite his desire to enjoy the outing, he remains acutely aware of the unstable dynamic between his mother, Lucie, and his father, Jacques. As the evening unfolds, the emotional atmosphere intensifies, leading to arguments and ultimately dashing Gégé's hopes for a fun night out. This opening sets the tone for the exploration of Roger's struggles with his family's upheaval and the profound impact it has on his young life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-03-05 Produced by Clarity, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 20th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51373 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51373 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134201.0 51373