War memory and family tides in Esperance's Paris world
Esperance and her family endure the 1870s Franco Prussian war mood as Prussia's victory obsesses Paris. Gaspard pursues enlistment while Esperance battles fear and duty, supporting wounded with Madame Lemercier, awaiting news, and facing political upheavals, shifts in monarchy to republic, and personal strain.
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Southey
George Palaraye
Millerland
Esavtanca
Gaspards
Papa
Chateaux
Espagne
Gaspard
Weperanc
Esperance
M. de Mabilon
Gagpard
Prussia
Leopold
France
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Curiona
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Jean
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Germany
Berlin
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Tena
Motsieur
Madame
Moncieur
Madamy
Madine
Papi
Monsieur Lemercier
Mongleny
Esotrance
M. Bemersier
Reywalic Neae
Mone Sieur
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Gaspardt
Mme. Lemercies
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Senate Passes Maine Investigation, Hawaii Annexation Proposal
Washington reports a three hour senate session yielding bills on eight revenue centers and a naval inquiry. Chandler voices patience on Maine investigation while Lege pushes joint resolution to annex Hawaii, with a broad set of public land and war-related measures enacted. The house later focuses on post office appropriations, rural free delivery, and army reorganization.
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Senate
Chandler
Allen
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Chantler
Maine
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Naval Court of Inquiry
Lege
Foreign Relations Committee
Ausush Bolten
Gustave Richwilen
August Bolten
Gustave Richelieu
Santiago de Cubs
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Fort Suaw
Montana
John Phas
John Pailin Iy
Fort Pitt
Kearney
John Roach
Chivava
Boslom
Aduntay
Secretary of War
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Tyler
Westington
House
District of Columbia
Bouwses
Mar. Dingley
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Republic of Hawaii
United States of America
Hawaiian Islands
United States
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Congress
Texas
Post Office
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Beyvry
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Senaor Srovtor
Cuba
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Seastor Fryarey
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House Committee On Military Affairs
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Fashion notes on winter wear and trims from the era
The piece surveys silk hose patterns in lace, jackets for winter, hats with white birds, and running trims. It notes skirts narrowing at the top, bell gowns with rose petal fringe, Worth creations with pale chiffon and edgings, and bright blues, fawns, pinks, and sable for weddings.
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The Heroes Last Request
A brief, playful verse fragment laments a wish for a simple burial and keeps a humorous image of pressed trousers atop a marble slab as a lighthearted closing whim.
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