L'affaire Larcier : roman by Tristan Bernard
"L'affaire Larcier : roman" by Tristan Bernard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two military under-officers, Larcier and Ferrat, whose lives take a dramatic turn following a reckless gambling episode that leads Larcier into a precarious situation involving both financial loss and a grave accusation of murder. Themes of friendship, loyalty, and societal judgment are likely to unfold as the narrative progresses, establishing a premise
for tension and intrigue. The opening of the book introduces us to Larcier and Ferrat, who are serving as under-officers in the military. The narrative describes their camaraderie amidst the hostility of their peers and Larcier's escalating gambling issues, which culminate in a disastrous loss of money. As Ferrat loaned Larcier funds out of loyalty, he soon learns of Larcier’s engagement in a game that results in dire consequences. The story escalates as Larcier becomes embroiled in a murder investigation concerning his guardian, who has been found dead. The unfolding drama promises a deep dive into Larcier's psyche, exploring the implications of his choices against a backdrop of military life and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bernard, Tristan, 1866-1947 |
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| Title | L'affaire Larcier : roman |
| Original Publication | France: Ernest Flammarion, 1907. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Véronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71293 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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