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This French edition collects Posy Simmonds' graphic novel 'Gemma Bovery,' a witty and modern reimagining of Gustave Flaubert's classic novel 'Madame Bovary.' Set in contemporary rural France, the story follows Gemma, an English expatriate whose life begins to mirror that of the famous literary character, much to the concern of her neighbor, a retired baker who fancies himself a Flaubert scholar. Simmonds' work blends sharp social commentary with lush, detailed illustrations, offering a layered narrative that explores themes of desire, boredom, and the perils of romantic fantasy.