Gerfaut — Complete

By Charles de Bernard

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world of social divides and hidden desires, a young man's forbidden love for a married woman ignites a dangerous game of longing and consequence.

Genres

Literature Fiction

Released

2004-10-30

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Summary

"Gerfaut — Complete" by Charles de Bernard is a captivating story from the early 1800s, and is known as the author's greatest work. It centers on the complicated love between Gerfaut, a young man, and Madame de Bergenheim, a married woman. The book shows the push and pull between different social classes and forbidden love, all set in a beautiful countryside with characters described in great detail. The story starts with Gerfaut traveling through Lorraine, heading towards the Château de Bergenheim. As he gets closer, the reader learns about his deep longing and hopes. When Gerfaut meets a carpenter, it shows the existing social problems at Bergenheim. He then secretly watches the powerful Baron of Bergenheim before becoming connected with the Baroness. This relationship creates a web of desire and societal rules, promising an interesting look at love and what happens because of it.