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100 1 _aBordeaux, Henry,
_d1870-1963
245 1 4 _aThe will to live (Les Roquevillard)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-10-21
508 _aLaura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The Will to Live (Les Roquevillard)" by Henry Bordeaux is a novel written in the early 20th century." The narrative centers around the Roquevillard family, particularly focusing on the patriarch, Mr. Francis Roquevillard, and the significant events surrounding the family estate La Vigie, set against the backdrop of their vineyard and personal conflicts. The book explores themes of tradition, family legacy, and the complexities of love and betrayal. "At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the picturesque vineyard of La Vigie and the grape harvest, where Mr. Roquevillard oversees his workers with a benevolent yet authoritative demeanor." His interactions reveal his deep connection to the land and the traditions of his family, steeped in a rich history of honor and labor. The opening vividly portrays the laborers' efforts as they gather grapes, highlighting the atmosphere of community and camaraderie. However, beneath this idyllic surface, tensions simmer in the form of emerging romantic entanglements and a foreshadowing sense of conflict, particularly concerning Mr. Roquevillard's son, Maurice, and his involvement with the enigmatic Mrs. Frasne, which sets the stage for the unfolding drama within the family and their relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Duffield & Company, 1915
653 _aFrance -- Fiction
653 _aElopement -- Fiction
653 _aFrench fiction -- Translations into English
653 _aFamilies -- Fiction
700 1 _aDuffield, Pitts,
_d1869-1938
856 4 _uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100526437
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71923
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