A Lost Girl - Marcel Lachiver | Fayard

A Lost Girl by Marcel Lachiver is a moving historical novel that immerses the reader in the life of Catherine Ozanne, a passionate and devoted vineyard owner. Nicknamed the Winemaker by the villagers, Catherine is known for her vineyard and the quality of her wine. Her simple and hardworking life, centered around her field and garden, is marked by a peaceful routine and an unconditional love for the land she cultivates.

Catherine leads a solitary existence in a small house with a flat tile roof, without the company of a suitor, which earns her the reputation of an old-fashioned girl among the villagers. She speaks little of her personal life, preferring to discuss the fruits of the earth and the seasons that punctuate her work. Her daily life is disrupted when her belly starts to round, sparking rumors of a possible pregnancy.

To put an end to the gossip, Catherine claims to have never known a man and turns to the village priest to obtain a certificate of good conduct. Despite this, suspicions and judgments from her neighbors continue to grow.

Thus begins the poignant and tragic story of Catherine, a country girl whose innocence becomes a condemnation in the eyes of society at the time. In 1773, the king's justice, inflexible and cruel, condemns her to be hanged in the Market Square of Meulan, making her a forgotten victim of injustice.

Marcel Lachiver offers us a captivating story, detailing with precision the customs and mentalities of the 18th century. A Lost Girl is not only the portrait of a unjustly condemned woman, but also a scathing critique of the society of the time and its treatment of women. Through Catherine Ozanne's eyes, the reader discovers the harsh reality of hasty judgments and lives destroyed by gossip and superstitions.

This novel, published by Fayard in the French Literature collection, is a must-read for those interested in history and the female condition. With its 256 pages and dimensions of 23.5 x 15.3 x 2 cm, the book is a poignant testimony of a bygone era, but one whose echoes still resonate today.

Immerse yourself in the story of Catherine Ozanne and be carried away by this touching and powerful narrative. A Lost Girl is a book that leaves no one indifferent and invites reflection on justice, society, and human resilience.

Product Details:

• Title: A Lost Girl
• Author: Marcel Lachiver
• Publisher: Fayard
• Collection: French Literature
• Publication Date: 06/02/1999
• EAN13: 9782213603971
• ISBN: 978-2-213-60397-1
• Number of Pages: 256
• Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.3 x 2 cm
• Weight: 357 g
• Language: French