Monsigny: A Novel (1903)

Monsigny: A Novel is a book written by Justus Miles Forman and published in 1903. The novel tells the story of a young American woman named Ruth Leigh, who travels to France to study music. While there, she falls in love with Monsignor Jacques Monsigny, a Catholic priest who is also a talented musician. Monsigny is torn between his love for Ruth and his commitment to the Catholic Church, and the two must navigate the complexities of their relationship in the face of societal expectations and religious doctrine. The novel explores themes of love, religion, and the clash of cultures, and provides a vivid portrait of turn-of-the-century France. Forman's writing is praised for its lyrical quality and evocative descriptions of the French countryside and culture. Overall, Monsigny: A Novel is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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.