Excerpt from The Inn of the Silver Moon
That is true, Monsieur,' I answered, but by good fortune, I noticed that the probabilities predicted it would be cooler.' On the contrary,' he replied, 'it is much warmer to-day. Why has it not been done this morning?' I was obliged to explain that I had not been able to find the clippers that, in fact, this Image of Satan had hidden them himself, as he always does on Wednesdays.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Achille Vifour, a young man living in a small French village during the time of the Second Empire. Achille is a man of routine and propriety, his life carefully planned and meticulously adhered to. The author vividly depicts the stifling nature of this structured life, highlighting the tension between a desire for freedom and the societal pressures to conform. Through a series of events, including a stolen identity, a misplaced book, and an encounter with a charming but deceptive character, Achille is thrown into a whirlwind of unexpected situations. The author uses these events to explore themes of identity, social class, and the allure of adventure. Achille's journey takes him from the confines of his privileged existence to the vibrant and chaotic world of the local Pig Market, a festival filled with boisterous revelry and unconventional encounters. Ultimately, the author uses Achille's experiences to explore the complex relationship between individual desires and social expectations, showing how the pursuit of freedom can be both liberating and fraught with unexpected consequences. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331319009_0
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