Author
Marie Delorme
1836-1905
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Books by Marie Delorme
Yves Kerhélo
"Yves Kerhélo" by Marie Delorme is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Yves Kerhélo, who is living in a coastal Breton village. The early chapters depict his family life, the challenges they face, and Yves's adventurous spirit as he experiences both the joys and hardships of his early years. The opening portion of the novel introduces readers to the idyllic setting of a June morning in Brittany, where Yves is being baptized. The narrative quickly transitions to the life of the Kerhélo family, painting a vivid picture of their struggles as they navigate the treacherous waters of fate after the death of Yves's father, a fisherman. The storyline highlights the bond between Yves and his sister Corentine as they reconcile their losses and strive to support each other through adversities, setting the stage for Yves's journey from boyhood to adulthood, filled with dreams of adventure and the quest for a better life.
Une maison bien tenue : $b Conseils aux jeunes maîtresses de maison
"Une maison bien tenue : Conseils aux jeunes maîtresses de maison" by Marie Delorme is a household management guide written in the early 20th century. Aimed at young mistresses of the house, it offers practical and moral guidance for keeping a clean, orderly, and welcoming home, from daily routines and hygiene to managing servants, the salon, and the table. The work blends exact instructions with the ideal of the “strong woman,” urging capable, cheerful stewardship of family life. The opening of this guide invokes the biblical “femme forte” to argue that domestic competence is both noble and necessary, then addresses young women’s doubts and calls them to share their mothers’ burdens and learn by doing. It insists on steady, everyday order rather than occasional upheavals; emphasizes hygiene, fresh air, and firm but fair training of servants; and warns against fussy nagging that kills household peace. Detailed morning routines follow—airing rooms, brushing clothes, making beds properly—and young women are urged to “do their own room” as physical and moral discipline. A historical sketch of the salon leads to a critique of France’s unused show-salons, recommending instead a lived-in family parlour, then gives precise methods for cleaning salons, dusting furniture and bibelots, caring for plants, and preparing fireplaces. The narrative turns to the table: keeping odors at bay, organizing buffet and “office,” buying durable equipment, and laying a simple, correct cover. It closes this opening section with service etiquette in family meals—when to have servants present, who carves, how to serve children, clearing before dessert, coffee and liqueurs in the salon—and the rule to wash up and restore order promptly.