02253cam a22003373u 4500 55849 UtSlPG 20260610134304.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 Truth [Vérité] Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-10-30 Dagny and Marc D’Hooghe "Truth [Vérité]" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the intricacies of truth and falsehood within society, particularly highlighting the tension between secularism and religious influence, as well as exploring themes of social justice amid a backdrop of a mysterious crime. The story revolves around Marc Froment, a schoolmaster whose life becomes entwined with a tragic murder that challenges his beliefs and convictions. The opening portion of the novel introduces readers to the setting of Maillebois, a small French town, where Marc Froment arrives with his family for a vacation. Shortly after their arrival, the community is shaken by the discovery of Zéphirin, a young boy and nephew of a fellow schoolmaster, found murdered. The narrative describes the grim atmosphere surrounding this event, the reactions of the townsfolk, and the immediate implications it has for those involved. As Marc grapples with the horror of the crime, Zola intricately weaves in themes of societal upheaval, the quest for truth, and the prejudice faced by certain characters, particularly focusing on the tensions between the Jewish community and the prevailing religious sentiments of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- Fiction Villages -- France -- Fiction Death -- Fiction Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55849 96680 96680