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A novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the middle of the 17th century and follows the life of Madeleine Troqueville, a young girl navigating her desires, family expectations, and societal conventions in Paris. Central to the narrative is Madeleine's internal conflict as she grapples with her romantic aspirations and her philosophical inclinations toward Jansenism, which is significantly