storiet v.2

theme

voice

language

sign in
Cover of The misunderstanding

a novel ·

The misunderstanding

by

Yves Harteloup, scarred by war, is a disappointed young man who returns for the summer to the rich, comfortable Atlantic resort of Hendaye. He becomes infatuated by the beautiful, bored, Denise, whose husband is away on business. Intoxicated by summer …

start reading + shelf
  • ● 92% match for you
  • ● literary fiction

the long version

Yves Harteloup, scarred by war, is a disappointed young man who returns for the summer to the rich, comfortable Atlantic resort of Hendaye. He becomes infatuated by the beautiful, bored, Denise, whose husband is away on business. Intoxicated by summer nights and Yves' intensity, Denise falls passionately in love.

M

Margaret's verdict

"Yves Harteloup, scarred by war, is a disappointed young man who returns for the summer to the rich, comfortable Atlantic resort of Hendaye. He becomes infatuated by the beautiful, bored, …"

— Margaret

highlights

what readers held onto

No highlights yet. Be the first.

discussion

what readers said

No reviews yet. Finish it; tell us what you found.