This classic French novel tells the story of Jeanne, a young girl struggling to navigate the complex social structures of 19th century French society. Zulma Carraud's vivid descriptions of the people and places in Jeanne's life paint a compelling picture of a world in which morality and convention often conflict with personal desire and fulfillment. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.