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Madame Therese
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025374277
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Madame Therese is a compelling historical novel set against the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution in 1793. Written by the celebrated literary duo Erckmann-Chatrian, the story unfolds in the quiet village of Anstatt in the Vosges mountains. The peace of this remote community is shattered when a battalion of French Republican soldiers clashes with Austrian forces. Amidst the carnage, a courageous cantinière named Madame Thérèse is left for dead on the battlefield. Rescued and nursed back to health by the compassionate local physician, Dr. Wagner, her presence becomes a catalyst for profound change and debate within the village.
The narrative masterfully explores the clash between the emerging ideals of the French Republic and the traditionalist views of the local populace. Through the eyes of the young Fritzel, the doctor's nephew, readers witness the human side of war and the power of ideological conviction. Madame Therese is more than a war story; it is a nuanced study of bravery, humanitarianism, and the transformative spirit of liberty. This work remains a significant piece of 19th-century literature, celebrated for its vivid characterization and its insightful depiction of how grand historical movements reshape individual lives and small-town dynamics.
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