Author: Cottin, Madame 'Sophie' [ Ristaud, Marie ]
Title: Malvina [ 3 volumes complete ]
Description: J Michaud, Quai des Augustines N° 70, Paris, 1805, 2nd edition. Half calf gilt over paper baords, VG. 3 volumes, 290pp, 266pp, 252pp, each volume complete with the half title & original silk place marker, spines a little rubbed & faded, but still attractive, corners bumped & worn, old ownership signature on each pastedown. A nice set. Hardback , no dustjacket. ¶ The author's second novel, and like her other works a mix of moral strain & sensation and sentimentality. Sophie Ristaud Cottin [ 1770 - 1807 ] French novelist & who it is said committed suicide, a sad end to a life which at times mirrored her novels.

Keywords: literature, french literature, fiction