Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 68 Halévy, Ludovic 1834 1908 Halevy, Ludovic Halévy, L. (Ludovic) Servieres, Jules L'Abbe Constantin — Volume 2 This etext was produced by David Widger "L'Abbe Constantin — Volume 2" by Ludovic Halévy is a novel written during the late 19th century, likely in the context of the post-Victorian era. The story revolves around love, social interactions, and the intersection of life between various characters, particularly focusing on Jean Reynaud, a young officer, and two American sisters, Mrs. Scott and Miss Percival. It delves into themes of charity, duty, and the complexities of relationships, set against the backdrop of changing societal norms in France. In this volume, Jean finds himself captivated by the beauty and charm of both sisters, experiencing emotional turmoil as he tries to identify his feelings. His preoccupation with love conflicts with his professional life, illustrating his internal struggles. Meanwhile, the Abbe Constantin, a kind-hearted priest, embarks on a charitable endeavor, distributing his newfound wealth to the needy, reflecting his commitment to community support. As the plot unfolds, the sisters adjust to their new life in Paris, where they face not only admiration for their beauty but also the pressures of societal expectations and potential suitors. The interactions between the characters showcase the nuances of friendship, attraction, and the search for true affection amid a backdrop of wealth and status. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Love stories France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Catholic Church -- Clergy -- Fiction Clergy -- France -- Fiction PQ Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 98492 98418 2024-10-02T10:40:45.276451 2023-10-02T09:20:22.073381 text/html text/html 98485 98411 2024-10-02T10:40:45.505460 2023-10-02T09:20:22.213378 text/html text/html 113474 2024-10-02T10:40:51.316450 application/epub+zip 113037 2024-10-02T10:40:48.536438 application/epub+zip 97414 2024-10-02T10:40:47.364514 application/epub+zip 244350 2024-10-02T10:40:53.376388 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 234207 2024-10-02T10:40:50.605609 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204747 2022-09-02T12:30:55.170996 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83390 83368 2024-10-02T10:40:45.011475 2023-10-02T09:20:21.805372 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 78699 2021-01-09T02:40:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 31442 2021-01-09T02:40:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19971 2024-10-02T10:40:53.502402 application/rdf+xml 16000 2024-10-02T10:40:47.905422 image/jpeg 3828 2024-10-02T10:40:47.634443 image/jpeg 112705 2024-10-02T10:40:45.515489 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia