Its narrator constantly explains that his wife, who was born on August 4th, had a weak heart, and that the title character killed himself after Leonora told Nancy Rufford about his scandalous past.
The narrator of this novel tells the life story of Peire Vidal in order to explain his and his wife's fascination with Carcassone. The narrator of this novel also explains the title character's actions by pointing out his sense of honor and that one of his ancestors led Charles I to the scaffold. After spending time in Antibes, the title character of this novel abandons his love for La Dolciquita. During the so-called blissful years, the central characters spend time at a spa in Nauheim. Its narrator constantly explains that his wife, who was born on August 4th, had a weak heart, and that the title character killed himself after Leonora told Nancy Rufford about his scandalous past. Subtitled "a tale of passion," this novel begins with the line "this is the saddest story I have ever heard." For 10 points, identify this novel about Edward Ashburnham narrated by John Dowell, written by Ford Madox Ford.
The narrator of this novel tells the life story of Peire Vidal in order to explain his and his wife's fascination with Carcassone.
The Good Soldier