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Le Scapegoat
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ISBN13: 9798287420185
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 9 2025
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 9 2025
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
2026 Bestseller. Brilliant! An instant classic. Jean. Elise. Olivia. Provincial France. Love Triangle. The Critically-Acclaimed Small French Village Drama-Comedy. From #1 Bestselling Author Daniel Amory (NYT, A&E Television, The History Channel, Cameron's Court, The Lion in the Colosseum, Hi Pretty Girl, Bye Pretty Girl, (In)famous), is Le Scapegoat, the magnificent story about Jean des Michels, and his family, as they struggle to survive in the small provincial village of Minna-Saint Chabot during a long drought in the years leading up to the French Revolution. Jean des Michels, we are going to get married one day, said Elise Truffaut, quietly to herself, in a wish under the moonlight. She stood a short distance away cheerfully watching his silhouette in the glow of the stars. Jean turned around and saw Elise standing alone, staring at him.
Is everything all right? he asked politely. Set in provincial France, Jean, forced to give up his dream of traveling throughout Europe and seeing the world, takes over the family farm. As the years go by, Jean's dairy goat, Marion, provides milk and cheese to the small French village of Minna-Saint Chabot. However, Jean finds out that long hardships mounting from the drought have turned the villagers against Marion. With everyone blaming Marion for their life struggles in an increasingly charged atmosphere, Jean attempts to stand up for what is right and defend her from injustice. The story explores themes of perseverance, family, friendship, courage, self-sacrifice and dignity. Quick and Easy to Read. Powerful Ending. Gripping. Suspenseful. Moving. Emotionally-Charged. Thought-Provoking. Timeless. Feel-good. Uplifting. Deep Social Commentary. Bravo. New on Audiobook. As a journalist, Daniel Amory worked with The New York Times, A&E Television and The History Channel. A cornerstone of Historical Fiction in 2026, Le Scapegoat is one of his six novels.
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