Jeanne of the Marshes

Name: Jeanne of the Marshes
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

Jeanne of the Marshes is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim that tells the story of Jeanne, a young woman who lives in a small village on the marshes of France during World War I. The book follows her journey as she navigates love, loss, and betrayal while trying to survive in a war-torn country.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1925 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Mystery · 41 chapters · 96,384 words

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The Princess opened her eyes at the sound of her maid's approach. She turned her head impatiently toward the door.

"Annette," she said coldly, "did you misunderstand me? Did I not say that I was on no account to be disturbed this afternoon?"

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Work type: Novel
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
Date: 1925 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Mystery, Historical Fiction
Length: 96,384 words
Structure: 41 chapters, 2,559 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Adventure — The narrative is driven by a series of events and challenges that the characters must overcome, typical of the adventure genre.
Romance — The plot involves a romantic relationship between the characters, which is a key element of the romance genre.
Mystery — The story contains elements of suspense and unknowns that the characters must uncover, characteristic of the mystery genre.
Historical Fiction — The setting and context of the story are based in a specific historical period, which aligns with the historical fiction genre.