Another great France romance novel is 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas. Although it is also an adventure novel, it contains elements of love and romance. The relationship between Edmond Dantès and Mercedes is very touching. Dantès' journey of revenge and his undying love for Mercedes are beautifully portrayed.
One popular South of France mystery novel is 'Death in the South of France' by Serena Kent. It offers a great blend of mystery and the beautiful setting of the South of France.
There are a few novels about being reborn in France. I'll recommend two to you. One was a modern romance novel titled " You're the One for the Rest of My Life." It was about a female protagonist who was forced to become the male protagonist's plaything after going bankrupt. Later, she ran away from the male protagonist. A few years later, she became a famous embroidery developer in France, but the nightmare did not end. The other was a historical novel," The Fox of France." It was about an engineering man who traveled to France at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century and became the older brother of the future Emperor Napoleon. I hope you will like these novels. If you have any other requests, you can tell me at any time. I hope you like my recommendation.😗
Often, they have a strong sense of place. France, with its beautiful landscapes, from the lavender fields of Provence to the cobbled streets of Paris, serves as a vivid backdrop. For example, in many novels, the Parisian cafes and the Seine river are common settings that add to the romantic atmosphere.
I'm not sure specifically which 'Jean Penelope' novels from 19th - century France. There were many great French novelists in that era like Victor Hugo ('Les Misérables', 'The Hunchback of Notre - Dame'). It could be that Jean Penelope is a relatively unknown author. You might need to check specialized literature archives or old bookstores that focus on French literature from that period.
One such novel could be 'The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon' which, while set in Portugal, also gives insights into the broader Iberian and by extension, European context that includes Medieval France. It delves into the lives of Jews during that era with elements of mystery and historical detail.
A more modern choice could be 'A Tale for the Time Being' by Ruth Ozeki. While it has elements set in Japan as well, a significant part of the story is related to a French woman named Nao. It's a complex and beautifully written novel that weaves different cultures and time periods together.
There's 'The Garden of Empresses' which is a great fem England and France fanfiction. In this story, the two female characters navigate through courtly love and political rivalries. The author does an amazing job of depicting their complex relationship against the backdrop of their respective kingdoms.
One popular type of France x Canada fanfic might involve historical interactions between the two countries during the colonial era. For example, stories could focus on French settlers in Canada and their relationships with the native populations, as well as how the French influence shaped Canada's culture, like in Quebec. Another aspect could be modern - day diplomatic relations turned into fictional friendships or collaborations between characters representing France and Canada. Maybe a story about French and Canadian chefs coming together to create a new cuisine.
The 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr also has elements related to WW2 France. It tells the story of a blind French girl and a German boy. Their paths cross during the war, and it shows the different perspectives of people in France during that dark era.
One well - known French science fiction work is 'The Time Machine' by H.G. Wells. Oh wait, that's a bit of a mistake, he's English. In France, 'La Planète des Singes' (Planet of the Apes) is quite famous. It has been made into movies and has a really interesting concept about a planet ruled by apes. Another one could be 'Les Voyageurs Imprudent' by René Barjavel. It deals with time - travel concepts in a very thought - provoking way.