Odette's Marriage A Novel, from the French of Albert Delpit, Translated from the "Revue des Deux Mondes," by Emily Prescott

"Odette's Marriage" by Albert Delpit is a 19th-century novel that tells the tale of Odette, a striking but restless young woman, caught between her longing for freedom and the rigid expectations of love and marriage set by her family and social circle. The story explores her complex relationships with her father, her confidante Corinne, and Paul Frager, the man who captures her attention. Odette's initial defiance against marriage proposals and her internal struggles with boredom and a lingering past love set the stage for a dramatic exploration of duty, desire, and the challenges of self-discovery. The arrival of her sister, Germaine, further stirs the family dynamic, adding another layer of complexity to Odette's quest for happiness as she navigates the societal forces shaping her destiny.