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Daniel Plainway: Or The Holiday Haunting of the Moosepath League
by Van ReidAs with the first two novels of The Moosepath League, Van Reid again proves himself an incomparable storyteller with a spellbinding tale that is both lighthearted comedy and touching drama.Daniel Plainway opens during preparations for Christmas 1896 in snowy Maine. Holiday cheer eludes country lawyer Daniel Plainway as he contemplates the demise and disappearance of a neighboring family with whom he had shared countless happy times. Not a man to forget dear friends, when Plainway learns that a missing portrait of his friend's daughter has been recovered, he sets out on an odyssey that changes his life and the lives of an orphaned child, a large-hearted ballplayer, and an extraordinary woman he meets along the way.Soon Daniel crosses paths with the irrepressible Tobias Walton, his trusty companion Sundry Moss, and the distinguished members of the Moosepath League, a band of true originals who approach events earnestly enough but always seem to leave a good deal of merriment in their wake.
Daniel Solander
by Edward Duyker Per TingbrandDaniel Solander, the eighteenth-century Swedish naturalist and traveller, was a pioneer of the scientific study of natural history and one of the earliest collectors in New Holland. For many years a colleague of Joseph Banks, he sailed to the Pacific with Banks and James Cook in the Endeavour in 1768. With Banks, he described and classified more than one thousand new species. Solander's letters offer important insights into some of the foremost scientific issues of the day and his close association with such remarkable men as Carl Linnaeus, Banks, John Ellis and William Hunter. The letters give little hint that English was not his native tongue. His warm and relaxed style reveals considerable linguistic ability and explains why the novelist Fanny Burney fondly called him a 'philosophical gossip' and why James Boswell declared, 'Throw him where you will, he swims'. This collection is based on international research. Some 180 letters written either by or to Solander were located and copied and appear in their original language.
Daniel Stein, Interpreter: A Novel
by Ludmila Ulitskaya'This world in which we have so much difficulty living is filled with misunderstanding at every level. 'What can one man do, faced with such a world? Daniel Stein, Interpreter explores the lives of those affected by some of the worst conflicts of the twentieth century, from survivors of the ghetto and escapes of Soviet oppression to those caught up in the violence of the Arab-Israeli conflict. All of them have one thing in common: their lives are touched by Daniel Stein. Stein is a Polish Jew, who miraculously survives the Holocaust by working for the Gestapo as an interpreter. After the war, he converts to Catholicism, becomes a priest, enters the Order of Barefoot Carmelites, and emigrates to Israel. Despite this seemingly impossible progression, the life and destiny of Daniel Stein are not an invention – the character is based on the life of Oswald Rufeisen, the real Brother Daniel. Feeling his life has saved in the war for a reason, Stein dedicates himself to bringing understanding and reconciliation to a violent world, in his own compassionate and irreverent way. In an age of increasing mistrust between faiths, Daniel Stein, Interpreter serves as a timely and nuanced exploration of what it might mean to really try to understand each other. Staggering in scope, Daniel Stein, Interpreter is already seen by many as the great Russian novel of our time. Winner of the Russian National Literary Prize and the Prix Simone de Beauvoir, Ludmila Ulitskaya has earned accolades abroad for this courageous work, at last available in English. 'A feat of love and tolerance. 'The Washington Post'Ludmila Ulitskaya arrives here not just as a shrewd novelist, but as a wise and evocative artist. 'The Philadelphia Inquirer'A fascinating work . . . Achieves the height of virtuosity. 'Le Monde
Daniel Webster and Jacksonian Democracy (The Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science)
by Sydney NathansOriginally published in 1973. Professor Nathans illuminates the changes wrought by Jacksonian democracy on the career of Daniel Webster, a major political figure, and on the destiny of a major political party, the Whigs. Daniel Webster was a creative anachronism in the Jacksonian era. His career illustrates the fate of a generation of American politicians, reared to rule in a traditional world of defined social classes where gentlemen led and the masses followed. With extensive research into primary sources, Nathans interprets Webster as a leader in the older political tradition, hostile to permanent organized political parties and fearful of social strife that party conflict seemed to promote. He focuses on Webster's response to the rise of entrenchment of voter-oriented partisan politics. He analyzes Webster's struggle to survive, comprehend, and finally manipulate the new politics during his early opposition to Jackson; his roles in the Bank War and the nullification crisis; and the contest for leadership within the Whig Party from 1828 to 1844. Webster and the Whigs resisted and then belatedly attempted to answer the demands of the new egalitarian mass politics. When Webster failed as an apologist for government by the elite, he became a rhapsodist of American commercial enterprise. Seeking a new power base, he adapted his public style to the standards of simplicity and humility that the voters seemed to reward. Nathans shows, however, that Webster developed a realistic vision of the common bonds of Jacksonian society—of the basis for community—that would warrant anew the trust needed for the kind of leadership he offered. The meaning of Webster's career lies in these attempts to bridge the old and new politics, but his attempt was doomed to ironic and revealing failure. Nathans studies Webster's impact on the Whig party, showing that his influence was strong enough to thwart the ambitions of his rivals Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun but not strong enough to achieve his own aspirations. Nathans argues that Webster, through his efforts to increase his authority within the party, merely revealed his true weakness as a sectional leader. His successful blocking of Clay and Calhoun brought about a deadlock that significantly hastened the transfer of power to men more committed to strong party organization and more talented at voter manipulation. Webster's dilemma was the crisis of an entire political generation reared for a traditional world and forced to function in a modern one.
Daniel Willard Rides The Line: The Story of a Great Railroad Man
by Edward Hungerford"Daniel Willard Rides The Line: The Story of a Great Railroad Man" by Edward Hungerford is a captivating biography that delves into the life and achievements of Daniel Willard, a pioneering figure in the American railroad industry. Published in 1938, this book provides an in-depth look at the career of a man whose leadership and vision significantly shaped the development and success of American railroads during the early 20th century.The book begins with Willard's early years, tracing his entry into the railroad industry as a young man with a passion for trains and engineering. Hungerford follows Willard's rise through the ranks, showcasing his various roles and the significant contributions he made at each stage of his career. Willard's leadership during critical periods, including the expansion of the railroad network and the challenges of World War I, is thoroughly examined.Central to the narrative is Willard's tenure as the president of the B&O, where his forward-thinking strategies and policies had a lasting impact. Hungerford details Willard's efforts to implement new technologies, improve labor relations, and enhance customer service, all of which helped to solidify the B&O's position as a leading railroad company. Hungerford's portrayal of Willard is not just that of a corporate leader but also of a visionary who understood the broader implications of railroads for American society and economy. This biography is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American railroads, industrial innovation, and leadership. Edward Hungerford's "Daniel Willard Rides The Line " stands as a testament to Willard's enduring legacy in the railroad industry and his significant contributions to the modernization of American transportation. Through Hungerford's detailed and compelling account, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the man who rode the line and helped to steer the course of American railroads.
Daniel at the Siege of Boston, 1776 (Boys of Wartime)
by Laurie CalkhovenTwelve-year-old Daniel Prescott cheered when the Sons of Liberty dumped English tea into Boston Harbor. Then King George sent his soldiers to take over Boston and its port. Now Daniel's home is a city under siege. When his father slips away to join the rebels, Daniel works in the family tavern and eavesdrops on Redcoat officers. He soon learns how to slip across British lines and becomes a messenger and spy, bringing vital news of the enemy to his father, and even to General Washington. To do so puts Daniel's life in danger. But, to a Patriot, liberty is well worth any risk.
Daniel e l'Angelo (Natale in città #1)
by Jill BarnettUn Angelo caduto viene inviato sulla terra per insegnare il significato del Natale. Quando il ricco finanziere D.L. Stewart trova una donna ferita nella neve di fronte alla sua residenza di New York, non ha idea che la bella Lillian, in realtà sia un angelo caduto pasticcione e dal cuore enorme, mandato dal Paradiso per insegnargli cosa sia davvero il Natale. È proprio il lavoro giusto per lei. D.L. ha un’anima ferita e cinica, un uomo freddo che crede di poter comprare tutto e tutti. Ma presto Lillian trasforma la vita tranquilla e solitaria dell’uomo in un vero caos e il Natale in città diventerà un Natale nel cuore.
Daniel e o Anjo (Natal na Cidade - Livro 1 #1)
by Jill BarnettUm clássico e hilariante romance de amor passado na época de Natal, escrito por Jill Barnett. Quando o rico financista D.L. Stewart encontra em frente a sua mansão na cidade de Nova Iorque uma mulher ferida na neve, ele não tem ideia de que Lillian é um anjo com um grande coração, mas de alguma forma inepta, que tinha acabado de ser mandada embora do Céu, e tinha sido enviada de volta para a terra para ensiná-lo o que realmente é o Natal. Mas o trabalho de Lilli aqui na terra, de repente foi modificado. D.L. é uma alma ferida e cínica, um homem que é especialista em não sentir nada e que acredita poder comprar qualquer coisa e qualquer pessoa. Pode um anjo amoroso e de bom coração realmente mudar esse homem machucado e ferido, que tem um coração de pedra? Para os leitores de Julie Garwood, Judith McNaught e Jude Deveraux.
Daniel et l'ange (Noël en ville #1)
by Jill BarnettUne comédie romantique de Jill Barnett. Lorsque le riche financier D. L. Stewart trouve une femme blessée dans la neige devant son manoir de New York, il n’a aucune idée qu’elle est la belle Lillian, un ange déchu au grand cœur et quelque peu maladroite, renvoyée pour lui apprendre ce qu’est vraiment Noël. Mais Lilli a du pain sur la planche. D.L. est une âme blessée et cynique, un homme qui sait ne rien montrer de ce qu’il ressent et qui croit pouvoir acheter n’importe quoi et n’importe qui. Un ange aimant et au cœur tendre peut-il vraiment changer cet homme blessé qui a un cœur de pierre ? Pour les lecteurs de Julie Garwood, Judith McNaught et Jude Deveraux.
Daniel y el ángel (Navidad en la Ciudad #1)
by Jill BarnettUn clásico de Navidad lleno de amor y risa de la mano de Jill Barnett. Cuando el acaudalado financiero D. L. Stewart se encuentra a una mujer herida en la nieve frente a su mansión de Nueva York, no tiene ni idea de que se trata de la hermosa Lillian, un ángel caído de gran corazón y algo inepto, enviado de vuelta a la Tierra para que le enseñe en qué consiste realmente la Navidad. Pero Lilli tiene mucho trabajo por delante. D. L. es un ser cínico con el alma herida, un hombre experto en no sentir nada, que cree que puede comprarlo todo y a todos. ¿Puede realmente un ángel amoroso y cándido cambiar a este hombre dolido que tiene un corazón de roca dura? Para los lectores de Julie Garwood, Judith McNaught y Jude Deveraux.
Daniel'S Bride
by Linda Lael MillerBestselling author Linda Lael Miller&’s beloved novel of the American West shimmers with the unbridled passion of two adventurous hearts brought together first by convenience and then by blooming attraction.When a woman has to choose between death and marriage to a total stranger, she must be in a dire predicament… And for Jolie McKibben, about to pay by hanging for a terrible crime she didn&’t commit, salvation by marriage couldn&’t come a moment too soon. Housekeeping for Daniel Beckham, a widower who invoked the town&’s wedding ordinance to rescue Jolie from the gallows, is better than the alternative—but trying to understand the silent stranger who is now her husband might just kill her. Daniel doesn&’t believe in Jolie&’s innocence. And despite his willingness to marry the pretty, defiant &“outlaw&” on the spot, the prosperous farmer had little to say to her after &“I do.&” But for Jolie, their arrangement of convenience soon deepens into a rich and vibrant attraction that sets her trembling with desire in Daniel&’s presence. Somehow, she must win his love, body and soul. Unless the desperados on her trail shatter the fragile, trusting bond of husband and wife…
Daniel's Daughter
by Victoria CornwallWhen a young woman leaves her Cornish village life behind, the kindness of a handsome stranger gives her hope for the future in this historical romance. Cornwall, 1895. As the daughter of a prosperous dairy owner, Grace Kellow has grown up with a strong sense of who she is and where she comes from. Now a young woman, she enjoys her tranquil life in the small Cornish village of Trehale. But that all changes when handsome and mysterious Talek Danning comes striding over Hel Tor. Soon after his arrival, Grace is confronted with a shocking revelation that throw her life into turmoil. Suddenly questioning her own identity, Grace runs away from everything she once knew. In her hour of need, Talek and his sister Amelia offer her friendship and sanctuary. Talek&’s strength and kindness give Grace hope that she may have truly found a new home. But wherever Grace runs, her secret will follow…
Daniel's Story
by Carol MatasA young Jewish boy recalls life in Hitler's Germany. First his family is forced out of their home in Frankfurt and sent on a long journey to the Lodz ghetto in Poland, and then to Auschwitz -- the Nazi death camp. Although Daniel is a fictitious character, his story was inspired by the real experiences of many of the more than one million children who died in the Holocaust. This book was written in conjunction with an exhibit called "Daniel's Story: Remember the Children" at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.
Daniel's True Desire
by Grace BurrowesBook 2 of True Gentlemen, Grace Burrowes' gorgeous new Regency series.From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes comes another sparkling Regency romance filled with desire and drama, featuring the Haddonfield ladies and their loves An Honorable LifeDaniel Banks is a man of the cloth whose vocation is the last comfort he has left-and even his churchman's collar is beginning to feel like a noose. At the urging of family, Daniel attempts to start his life over as vicar in the sleepy Kentish town of Haddondale, family seat to the earls of Bellefonte.Challenged by PassionResigned to spinsterhood, Lady Kirsten Haddonfield welcomes the new vicar to stay at her family's home while his is under renovation. Suddenly the handsome visitor has Kirsten rethinking her ideas about love and marriage, but a dreadful secret from Daniel's past may cast a shadow too long for either of them to overcome.True Gentlemen series: Tremaine's True Love (Book 1) Daniels' True Desire (Book 2)Will's True Wish (Book 3)Praise for The Duke's Disaster: "Charming, funny, filled with suspense and intrigue... an engaging read." -Fresh Fiction"Burrowes skillfully explores the importance of trust in a relationship, as well as love and passion, bringing a depth of emotion to her romance that resonates with readers." -RT Book Reviews
Daniel: A Novel (Health Choices Ser.)
by Henning MankellFrom the bestselling author of the Kurt Wallander novels: The &“haunting and fascinating&” tale of a young boy&’s harrowing odyssey from Africa to Sweden (Booklist). In the 1870s, Hans Bengler arrives in Cape Town from Småland, Sweden, driven by a singular desire: to discover an insect no one has seen before and name it after himself. But then he impulsively adopts a young San orphan boy whose parents have been killed by European colonists. Christening the boy Daniel, Hans brings him back to Sweden—a quite different specimen than he first contemplated. Daniel is told to call Bengler &“Father,&” and to knock on doors and bow. He continually struggles to understand this strange new land of mud and snow that surrounds and seemingly entraps him. At the same time, he is haunted by visions of his murdered parents calling him home to Africa. Knowing that the only way home is by sea, he decides he must learn to walk on water if he is ever to reclaim his true place in the world. Evocative and sometimes brutal, the novel follows Daniel through a series of tragedies and betrayals that culminate in a shocking act. Henning Mankell, a world-renowned &“master of atmosphere,&” offers this &“quiet tragedy&” with a ruthless elegance all his own (The Boston Globe).
Daniel: My French Cuisine
by Daniel Boulud Sylvie BigarDaniel Boulud, one of America's most respected and successful chefs, delivers a definitive, yet personal cookbook on his love of French food. From coming of age as a young chef to adapting French cuisine to American ingredients and tastes, Daniel Boulud reveals how he expresses his culinary artistry at Restaurant Daniel. With more than 75 signature recipes, plus an additional 12 recipes Boulud prepares at home for his friends on more casual occasions.Daniel is a welcome addition to the art of French cooking. Included in the cookbook are diverse and informative essays on such essential subjects as bread and cheese (bien svªr), and, by Bill Buford, a thorough and humorous look at the preparation of 10 iconic French dishes, from Pot au Feu Royale to Duck a la Presse...with more than 120 gorgeous photographs capturing the essence of Boulud's cuisine and the spirit of restaurant Daniel, as well as a glimpse into Boulud's home kitchen, Daniel is a must-have for sophisticated foodies everywhere.
Daniele Barbaro and the University of Padova: Architecture, Art and Science on the Occasion of the 450th Anniversary of His Death (Trends in the History of Science)
by Kim Williams Cosimo MonteleoneThis book, edited by Kim Williams and Cosimo Monteleone, follows the publication of two other books dedicated to Daniele Barbaro and published by Springer: Daniele Barbaro's Vitruvius of 1567 (Kim Williams, 2019) and Daniele Barbaro's Perspective of 1568 (Kim Williams and Cosimo Monteleone, 2021). Therefore, it can be considered another installment in a series that has deepened the scientific treatises published by Daniele Barbaro. Due to the numerous scientific interests that Barbaro matured in the years he spent at the University of Padua, we have invited experts in these topics to discuss Barbaro in relation to his training. In particular, the book opens with the essays of the two editors to frame its general theme in relation to mathematics. Cosimo Monteleone addressed the relationship between Barbaro's perspective theory with Euclid's optics, the Aristotelian process of knowledge and the ophthalmological discoveries of the University of Padova in the Renaissance. Kim Williams underlines how Barbaro's arithmetic and geometry established `the most certain sciences' and set the base of the `primary sciences'. A series of essays concerning Barbaro's training at the University of Padua complete the theoretical framework analyzed by the two editors. These studies embrace the following subjects: mathematical instruments (Filippo Camerota), astronomy and sundials (Cristiano Guarneri), mathematics, geometry and polyhedral (Vera Viana), perspective and anamorphosis (Agostino De Rosa), botany and the foundation of the botanical garden (Stefano Zaggia), Vitruvius' architecture (Ekaterina Igoshina, Ilya Anikyev, Anna Markova) and Aristotelianism (Branko Mitrović). A foreword by Xavier Salomon sets the stage for this book, outlining the innovations that Barbaro brought to scientific knowledge.Barbaro's scientific efforts are sometimes dismissed in recent studies as a compilation of known principles. The aim of this present book is to reveal the truly innovative nature of Barbaro's experiments and results and restore him to his rightful place as an original scholar of Renaissance.
Daniels and Fisher: Denver's Best Place to Shop
by Mark BarnhouseFor 129 years, Daniels and Fisher and May-D&F proudly served the Mile High City. Today, the restored Daniels and Fisher Tower adorns the Sixteenth Street Mall while the I.M. Pei-designed ice-skating rink and hyperbolic paraboloid at May-D&F survive only in memories. The story of these institutions is filled with fascinating characters, including dashing, tower-building William Cooke Daniels; his aristocratic English wife, Cicely; and flamboyant William Zeckendorf, whose city-building dreams outpaced his finances. Generations of Denverites shopped these stores and still remember white-gloved sales ladies, meals served in the D&F Tea Room and views from the observation deck. Join author Mark A. Barnhouse as he brings the spectacular Christmas displays, fantastic fortnights celebrating foreign cultures and Carl Sandell--the seven-foot, five-inch Daniels and Fisher doorman--back to life.
Daniel’s Desire
by Callie HuttonWhen Confederate soldier Lt. Daniel McCoy makes his escape from a Union prison toward the end of the Civil War, his only thought is to get as far away from enemy territory as possible. But he doesn't count on saving young widow Rosemarie Wilson's life.Rosemarie has no use for Rebels soldiers, having lost everything, including her husband, the last time they came to her home. However, Daniel has not only saved her life, but is sticking around to help with the farm and her three children until she recovers.With Union soldiers searching for him, every day Daniel remains puts him in danger. Or is the beautiful widow who has captured his heart the greater risk?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Danish Arctic Expeditions, 1605 to 1620: In Two Books. Book I - The Danish Expeditions to Greenland in 1605, 1606, and 1607; to which is added Captain James Hall's Voyage to Greenland in 1612
by C.C.A. GoschContinued in First Series 97. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1897.
Danish Capitalism in the 20th Century: A Business History of an Innovistic Mixed Economy (Palgrave Studies in Economic History)
by Stefan Kirkegaard Sløk-MadsenThis book outlines the origins of Danish Capitalism and prosperity, from a poor and devastated minor state in the 19th century to a consolidated universal mixed economy welfare state at the end of the 20th century. The book argues that firm-based innovation drove Danish prosperity and redistributive capacity. It is a comprehensive but manageable examination of the institutions and choices that shaped a highly innovative and wealthy nation. The book relies on history and economic theory, presents commonly accepted narratives and theories, and contributes new explanations. Therefore, the book also traces both antecedents and the current state of 20th-century capitalism in Denmark and particular outcomes and critical institutions such as firm age, the labor market, and pension schemes. The book will be of interest to academics in business history and economic policy, as well as policymakers and all those interested in mixed economy studies.
Dannemora
by Walter Pete" Light Rod BigelowThe discovery of iron ore near Chateaugay Lake in 1831 started the settlement later known as the town of Dannemora. In 1832, several local businessmen entered into partnership to mine the ore. St. John B.L. Skinner, a lawyer in Plattsburgh, owned most of the land and named it Dannemora. Dannemora's history is intertwined with iron ore and the development of the prison. The town is located in Clinton County in the foothills of Dannemora Mountain and is within the Blue Line, which marks the border of Adirondack Park. The prison is built on the side of the mountain, and a building to its right, which was the State Hospital for Insane Convicts, is now called the Annex. Surrounding Dannemora are Lyon Mountain, Chazy Lake, and Upper Chateaugay Lake.
Danny Boy
by Anne BennettRosie loves her life, her sisters, and her younger brother. Then she meets Danny Walsh and they are soon married. They have a daughter. Danny's brother joins the uprising, and it is Danny's responsibility to make sure he comes home, but before he is discharged Danny must take his brother's place. The couple doesn't have any money, so Rosie leaves Danny and her daughter and gets a job in a munitions factory. This will have dire consequences for the young family.
Dans les Amériques
by June Silinski James Morcan Lance MorcanUne aventure inspirée de faits réels qui relate l’une des plus grandes expériences de survie de l’Histoire. Dans les Amériques relate une aventure crue et inspirée de faits réels qui figure parmi les plus grands récits de survie de l’Histoire. Cet ouvrage fut inspiré par le journal de John Jewitt, un jeune forgeron anglais, qui décrivit son voyage à bord d’un brigantin nommé The Boston ainsi que son séjour dans la baie de Nootka, sur la côte ouest de l’Amérique du Nord, entre 1802 et 1805. Il s’agit d’une rencontre brutale entre deux cultures opposées : la civilisation indigène de l’Amérique du Nord et la civilisation européenne. Il s’agit également d’une histoire aux airs de Roméo et Juliette dans une contrée sauvage. John Jewitt, un forgeron de dix-neuf ans, est l’un des seuls hommes de son équipage à survivre à l’attaque de la cruelle tribu des Mowachahts, dans le Nord-Ouest Pacifique. Une vie d’esclave attend John et son compagnon, un voilier américain et agressif, dans le village dirigé d’une main de fer par Maquina, le tout-puissant chef de la tribu. Souhaitant à tout prix recouvrer leur liberté, ils tentent plusieurs fois de s’échapper par les montagnes et par la mer, en vain. Seules leur valeur aux yeux de la tribu et la relation entre John et Maquina empêchent leurs ravisseurs de les tuer. Avec le temps, John se transforme en « Peau Rouge » après être tombé amoureux d’Eu-stochee, une jeune indigène de grande beauté. Cela l’éloigne davantage de son compagnon, dont l’attitude méprisante entraîne de violentes répercussions. Dans le massacre qui suit, John découvre une autre facette de sa personnalité, une facette dont il n’avait jamais eu conscience et qu’il ne supporte pas. Son désir de retrouver sa famille et ses amis, qu’il a laissés derrière lui, revient plus fort que jamais. Les enjeux augmentent quand Joh
Dans les bras d’un vaurien
by Tanya CrosbyEntraînée loin de l'aristocratie anglaise vers les colonies à la veille de la guerre, Jessamine a juré de n'épouser nul autre que son ancien fiancé, Christian Haukinge. Déterminée à reconquérir son amour, elle ne sait pas que son frère a déjà proposé une prime à Christian pour lui briser le cœur. Poussé par de sombres motivations, Christian accepte ce pacte diabolique, mais la passion, la confiance et la foi innocentes de Jessie désarment bien vite son désir de vengeance. À présent, seule la femme qu’il a trahie pourra guérir ses plaies les plus profondes. Mais à cette époque troublée, l'amour seul ne suffit pas à guérir tous les maux.