Mon oncle et mon curé; Le voeu de Nadia

by Jean de La Brète

"Mon oncle et mon curé; Le voeu de Nadia" by Jean de La Brète is a French novel published in 1889. Sixteen-year-old orphan Reine de Lavalle lives isolated under her despotic aunt's control, with only the parish priest as her companion. When a handsome cousin seeks shelter during a storm, Reine falls instantly in love. After her aunt's death, she moves to her uncle's château, where she discovers her beloved cousin may be intended for someone else. This charming tale became a massive success in France.