""Fantine Avenel"" is a novel written by Lucie Lacoste and first published in 1922. The story is set in France during the 19th century and follows the life of the titular character, Fantine Avenel, a young woman who is forced to leave her hometown and seek refuge in Paris after being betrayed by her lover. In Paris, Fantine struggles to survive and finds herself working in a factory under harsh conditions. She eventually meets a kind and wealthy man...