''Madeleine: A Tale of Auvergne'' is a historical fiction novel written by Julia Kavanagh. Set in the 18th century, the story follows the life of Madeleine, a young girl who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by her grandmother in the rural region of Auvergne, France. Despite the hardships she faces, including poverty, illness, and prejudice, Madeleine is determined to make a better life for herself and her family. As she grows older, she falls in love with a wealthy landowner, but their relationship is threatened by societal expectations and the looming French Revolution. Through it all, Madeleine must navigate the complexities of love, family, and class in a world on the brink of change. The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in rural France during a tumultuous period in history, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.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.