Uncle Bernac

EAN : 9791041825097

DOYLE ARTHUR CONAN

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EAN : 9791041825097

Paru le : 10 nov. 2023

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041825097
Réf. fournisseur : 317760
Date Parution : 10 nov. 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 124
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:7 mm
Poids : 172gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Uncle Bernac: A Memory of the Empire" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical novel set during the Napoleonic era, following the journey of Louis de Laval, a young French émigré returning to his homeland after years of exile in England. The narrative begins with Louis receiving a letter from his estranged uncle, C. Bernac, inviting him to return to France and promising to use his influence with Napoleon to lift the proscription on their family name. Despite a mysterious warning not to come, Louis decides to embark on the journey, driven by a desire to reconnect with his heritage and the allure of serving his country. Upon landing on the French coast, Louis finds himself in a desolate salt-marsh, struggling against the elements and his own uncertainties. He stumbles upon a dilapidated cottage where he encounters Lucien Lesage, a suspicious character who initially refuses him shelter but later relents. Inside the cottage, Louis discovers incriminating documents suggesting a conspiracy against Napoleon, which places him in grave danger. He is soon captured by a group of conspirators, including the brutish Toussac and the philosophical Charles, who debate his fate. The novel explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the moral complexities of political allegiance. Louis's journey is not only a physical return to his homeland but also a quest for self-discovery amidst the turbulent backdrop of Napoleonic France. Conan Doyle weaves a tale of suspense and intrigue, highlighting the personal and political conflicts of the era.
Biographie : Arthur Conan Doyle (prononcé en anglais : né Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle le 22 mai 1859 à Édimbourg en Écosse et mort le 7 juillet 1930 à Crowborough (Sussex de l'Est), est un écrivain et médecin écossais.