The Sacrifice Of Silence (1899)

The Sacrifice of Silence is a novel written by French author Edouard Rod and first published in 1899. The story follows the life of a young woman named Alice, who is forced into a loveless marriage with a wealthy man named Bernard. Despite her unhappiness, Alice remains faithful to her husband and dedicates herself to being a dutiful wife.As the years go by, Alice begins to feel increasingly isolated and unfulfilled in her marriage. She longs for passion and excitement, but is unable to find it within the confines of her loveless union. Eventually, she meets a young artist named Jacques, who awakens her desire for a different kind of life.As Alice struggles with her conflicting emotions, she is forced to make a difficult decision about her future. Will she remain in her unhappy marriage and continue to sacrifice her own desires for the sake of her husband's wealth and status, or will she risk everything to pursue a life of love and passion with Jacques?The Sacrifice of Silence is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice. Rod's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the characters and settings to life, making this a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.