"Jacqueline — Volume 1" by Th. Bentzon is a story about a young woman coming of age in 19th-century Paris. We meet Jacqueline, who is making her way through the complicated world of high society. Surrounded by people like her stepmother, her painter friend Hubert Marien, and her group of friends, the book talks about what it's like to grow up, figure out who you are, and navigate tricky relationships. Early in the novel, Jacqueline is at a party where her beauty and grace grab the attention of Hubert Marien. He becomes an important figure in her life, influencing her artistic side and personal growth. The story carefully shows her friendships and the pressures she faces as she matures, setting the scene for her to discover herself in the exciting atmosphere of Paris.
Jacqueline — Volume 1
By Th. Bentzon
In the heart of Paris, a young girl must learn who she is and who she will become as she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to an older artist amidst the expectations of society.
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About the AuthorMarie-Thérèse Blanc, better known by the pseudonym Thérèse Bentzon, was a French journalist, essayist and novelist, for many years on the staff of the Revue des Deux Mondes. She was born at Seine-Port, Seine-et-Marne, a small village near Paris, traveled widely in the United States, and wrote of American literature and social conditions.
Marie-Thérèse Blanc, better known by the pseudonym Thérèse Bentzon, was a French journalist, essayist and novelist, for many years on the staff of the Revue des Deux Mondes. She was born at Seine-Port, Seine-et-Marne, a small village near Paris, traveled widely in the United States, and wrote of American literature and social conditions.
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