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Mademoiselle Ixe

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Mademoiselle Ixe by Mary Elizabeth Hawker is a captivating and beautifully written novel that immerses readers in the life of a young French woman, Marie Ixe, as she navigates love, loss, and personal growth in postwar Europe. The novel is rich with vivid descriptions of the French countryside and the bustling city of Paris, bringing the setting to life in a way that makes you feel as though you are standing right alongside the characters.

Hawker has created a complex and compelling protagonist in Marie Ixe, whose struggles and triumphs are both relatable and inspiring. As Marie grapples with the challenges she faces – from heartbreak to family conflict – readers will find themselves rooting for her every step of the way. The supporting characters are equally well-developed, adding depth and intrigue to the story.

Overall, Mademoiselle Ixe is a beautifully crafted novel that skillfully weaves together themes of love, identity, and resilience. Hawker's lyrical writing style and attention to detail make for a thoroughly enjoyable read that will linger in the minds of readers long after they have finished the book. Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction and character-driven narratives.

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This is a story by the English writer Mary Elizabeth Hawker (1848-1908) entitled Mademoiselle Ixe, by[pseudonym] Lanoe Falconer. The manuscript had been previously rejected by many publishers. The heroine is a governess in an English country house. The mystery is cleverly handled, and the artistic treatment showed a delicacy and refinement which were uncommon in English writers of short stories. The Saturday Review declared it to be 'one of the finest short stories in England.' Success was great and immediate. Gladstone wrote and spoke the praises of the book, of which the circulation was forbidden in Russia; it was admired by Taine. Over 40,000 copies of the English editions were sold, and there were also continental and American editions. It was translated into French, German, Dutch, and Italian. Hawker’s works, though few, were well received. She lived most of her life in the Hampshire Valley. Never married, her health was precarious, preventing her from writing more, though she wished to. She died of turberulosis. Her main works are: Mademoisell Ixe, Cecilia de Noel, The Hotel D’Angleterre And Other Stories, Old Hampshire Vignetts. In 1915 Evelyn March Phillipps published a book-length biography of Falconer. ( Wikipedia and david wales)


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