Major Vigoureaux (1907)

Major Vigoureaux is a novel written by Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch and first published in 1907. The story is set in France during the 18th century and follows the life of the titular character, Major Vigoureaux, a brave and honorable soldier who is forced to leave the army and seek refuge in a small village after being falsely accused of a crime. In the village, Vigoureaux meets a young woman named Marie, who he falls in love with. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Marie is engaged to another man. Meanwhile, Vigoureaux's past catches up with him and he is forced to confront his accuser and clear his name.The novel explores themes of honor, justice, and love, and is known for its vivid descriptions of French village life and its sympathetic portrayal of its central character. Quiller-Couch's writing style is highly regarded for its poetic language and attention to detail, making Major Vigoureaux a classic work of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.