The French Lieutenant’s Woman
by John Fowles
The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles holds a well received rating of 3.85 out of 5, based on 34.9K reader ratings. First published in 1969. The book spans 470 pages.
About The French Lieutenant's Woman
The scene is the village of Lyme Regis on Dorset's Lyme Bay..."the largest bite from the underside of England's out-stretched southwestern leg." The major characters in the love-intrigue triangle are Charles Smithson, 32, a gentleman of independent means & vaguely scientific bent; his fiancée, Ernestina Freeman, a pretty heiress daughter of a wealthy & pompous dry goods merchant; & Sarah Woodruff, mysterious & fascinating...deserted after a brief affair with a French naval officer a short time before the story begins. Obsessed with an irresistible fascination for the enigmatic Sarah, Charles is hurtled by a moment of consummated lust to the brink of the existential void. Duty dictates that his engagement to Tina must be broken as he goes forth once again to seek the woman who has captured his Victorian soul & gentleman's heart.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Fowles |
| Published | 1969 |
| Pages | 470 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.85 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 34,897 |
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What genre is The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The French Lieutenant's Woman is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The French Lieutenant's Woman worth reading?
Based on 34.9K reader ratings, The French Lieutenant's Woman has an average score of 3.85 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The French Lieutenant's Woman has 470 pages.
Who wrote The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The French Lieutenant's Woman was written by John Fowles. It was first published in 1969.
What is the ISBN for The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The ISBN-13 for The French Lieutenant's Woman is 9780099478330.0.
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