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1816-1872
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A novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around young Valerie, a girl who faces the harsh realities of life after the death of her mother, struggling as an orphan in a small village. The opening chapters highlight her tragic circumstances, her isolated existence, and the indifference of the villagers towards her plight. The beginning of the novel introduces Valerie and