Amours Grand

Amours is a novel by Léonor de Récondo set in the early 20th century in a bourgeois household where both the wealthy and their servants live together. The story follows Victoire, who is married to Anselme de Boisvaillant, and Céleste, their maid, who is pregnant with Anselme's child after he visits her at night. The novel explores the forbidden love between these two women and their struggle to navigate a society that does not accept them.

The author masterfully weaves together themes of sensuality, desire, and social norms in a delicate and elegant prose. The story takes place in 1908, when Anselme is a notary and Victoire is his bored wife. Léonor de Récondo's writing captures the atmosphere of the time and brings to life the characters' emotions and desires.

The novel is a beautiful exploration of the human body and its capacity for pleasure and pain. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, romance, or simply good storytelling.