Marcelle Of The Quarter (1900)

By Clive Holland

Book Overview

Marcelle of the Quarter is a novel written by Clive Holland and published in 1900. The story is set in the Montmartre district of Paris and follows the life of a young girl named Marcelle. She is born into poverty and raised by her mother, who works as a washerwoman. Marcelle dreams of a better life and is determined to escape the poverty of her upbringing. Marcelle's beauty and charm catch the attention of a wealthy man named Count de Verneuil, who takes her under his wing and introduces her to the high society of Paris. Marcelle quickly becomes the darling of the Quarter, but she soon realizes that her new life comes with its own set of challenges and dangers. As Marcelle navigates the complexities of her new world, she must also confront the demons of her past and the choices that led her to where she is now. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the pursuit of happiness in a society that is often unforgiving to those who are born into poverty. Overall, Marcelle of the Quarter is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the world of turn-of-the-century Paris and the struggles of those who sought to rise above their circumstances.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164906992
• ISBN13: 9781164906995
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"