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Romantic idealism clashes with passionate temptation.
If wanderlust in the realms of love and fidelity piques your interest, "Fanfan" might just be your next favorite read. As you follow Alexandre's spirited journey amidst the freedoms of the Sixties, you'll find yourself wrapped in a tale of idealistic love battling the allures of desire, promising a blend of both warmth and whimsy that could reignite your belief in the power of romantic love.
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ISBN: 9780349102276
Authors:
Alexandre Jardin
Publisher: Abacus
Date of Publication: 1993-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 1695 readers)
Description
Shocked by the liberalism of his parent's Sixties lifestyle, Alexandre vows to remain faithful to his fiancee Laure - until the arrival of the beautiful Fanfan throws him into confusion. In order to remain true to his ideals, he determines to woo her without admitting to physical passion.
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Romantic idealism clashes with passionate temptation.
If wanderlust in the realms of love and fidelity piques your interest, "Fanfan" might just be your next favorite read. As you follow Alexandre's spirited journey amidst the freedoms of the Sixties, you'll find yourself wrapped in a tale of idealistic love battling the allures of desire, promising a blend of both warmth and whimsy that could reignite your belief in the power of romantic love.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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