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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| Author | Bernard, Tristan, 1866-1947 |
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| Title | L'affaire Larcier : roman |
| Original Publication | France: Ernest Flammarion, 1907. |
| Credits | Véronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| 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. |
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