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Name and Fame: A Novel

By Adeline Sergeant

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst a vibrant backdrop, a marriage unravels, exposing hidden tempers, duels, and the raw complexities of a love strained to the breaking point.

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2009-09-27
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Summary

"Name and Fame: A Novel" by Adeline Sergeant is a story set in the late 1800s that starts with Alan and Cora Walcott on vacation, highlighting their troubled marriage filled with jealousy and anger. The scene comes alive depicting Aix-les-Bains, a vibrant resort town, underscoring the couple's unhappiness and foreshadowing their troubled future. We learn that Cora, known for her beauty, possesses a temper that ignites conflict, and as tensions rise, Alan is drawn into a duel with a Frenchman, while Cora's reaction reveals hidden stress and complexity, creating a dramatic initial look at their complicated and strained relationship that is set to explode.

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