The Marquis de Villemer by George Sand (1804 - 1876). Translated by Ralph Keeler ( 1840 - 1873)
Caroline is a very intelligent woman. She received a good convent education until her father lost his fortune in a failed venture and died soon after. While her sister marries, Caroline has to go to Paris to support herself as a lady companion. In Paris, she is exposed to a privileged world she cannot dream to take part in. Or can she? Can her love for the good marquess of Villemer win social classes and prejudice? ( Stav Nisser.)
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Hi Stav,
I'm MC this one. Your DPL is added so I'll move you to Readers Wanted. The magic window is filled out. This one is going to be nice. There are no chapters that needed to split.
Cheers,
-Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Hi Amy, it is so lovely to see you here (smile). Yes, this one is going to be nice. I admit it took me a while to relize I want to bc it because I could not find anything about the translator and this is donting. But I am glad I did.
Love gothic novels? Try Children Of The Abbey. Like surprising mysteries? Try The Amathist Cross. Looking for an easy read? Try Harriet's Choice.
how can I be assigned chapters. I am a first time reader in Librivox but am well versed in audio/video editing and voice overs.
Please let me know if I can be assigned whatever chapter is next in the book.
thank you
Tina Pacheco
miss stav wrote: ↑November 5th, 2020, 8:28 am
Great. Chapter 3 is all yours. But I need to know the duration of chapter 2. I cannot simply receive a link. It is extremely important.