La Femme Noir by Ann Maria Hall
La Femme Noir is a novel by Ann Maria Hall that follows the story of a young woman named Lola, who is struggling to find her place in the world. After a traumatic event in her past, Lola is determined to make a new life for herself, but she soon finds that her past is not so easily forgotten. Lola moves to a small town in the south of France, where she meets a mysterious woman named La Femme Noir. La Femme Noir is a powerful figure in the town, and she takes Lola under her wing. As Lola learns more about La Femme Noir, she discovers that the woman is not who she appears to be. Lola soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous game of secrets and lies, as she is forced to confront her past and the truth about La Femme Noir. With the help of her new friends, Lola must find the courage to face her fears and take control of her own destiny. La Femme Noir is a captivating story of self-discovery and redemption, as Lola learns to embrace her identity and find her place in the world.
By Ann Maria Hall · First published 2020 · Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Romance · 3,939 words
First lines
People find it easy enough to laugh at "spirit-stories" in broad daylight, when the sunbeams dance upon the grass, and the deepest forest glades are spotted and checkered only by the tender shadows of leafy trees; when the rugged castle, that looked so mysterious and so stern in the looming night, seems suited for a lady's bower; when the rushing waterfall sparkles in diamond showers, and the hum of bee and song of bird tune the thoughts to hopes of life and happiness; people may laugh at ghosts then, if they like, but as for me, I never could merely smile at the records of those shadowy visitors. I have large faith in things supernatural, and cannot disbelieve solely on the ground that I lack such evidences as are supplied by the senses; for they, in truth, sustain by palpable proofs so few of the many marvels by which we are surrounded, that I would rather reject them altogether as witnesses, than abide the issue entirely as they suggest.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Ann Maria Hall
- Date: 2020 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Historical Fiction, Thriller
- Length: 3,939 words
- Structure: 1 section, 123 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a novel written by Ann Maria Hall.
- Mystery — The book is a mystery, as it follows the protagonist's journey to uncover the truth about her past.
- Romance — The book contains romantic elements, as the protagonist falls in love with a mysterious stranger.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, as it takes place in the early 20th century.
Tags
African American literature · historical fiction · female empowerment · identity · race relations · 19th century · social justice · cultural heritage · family dynamics · resilience · women's rights · American South