July Meeting 2 - La Fortune des Rougons (Emile Zola)

In our second meeting for July, we will transport ourselves back into the 19th century for Emile Zola's 1871 novel, La Fortune des Rougons (The Fortune of the Rougons). This novel is the first in Zola's epic 20 book series Les Rougons-Macquart. It is set in a provincial French town during the birth of the Second Empire.

'The Fortune of the Rougons is the first in Zola's famous Rougon-Macquart series of novels. In it we learn how the two branches of the family came about, and the origins of the hereditary weaknesses passed down the generations. Murder, treachery, and greed are the keynotes, and just as the Empire was established through violence, the 'fortune' of the Rougons is paid for in blood.'
-Book jacket

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/956734.The_Fortune_of_the_Rougons

The plan is for this meeting to be a picnic in Postman's Park, situated between St. Paul's Cathedral and the Barbican. So grab your picnic food and join us as we dive into this absorbing novel.

The poor weather alternative will be nearby and communicated if necessary.

N.B. We will be charging an event fee of £3, non-refundable, to discourage no-shows and contribute to the running costs of the group. Please only sign up if you intend to come along as space is limited to make for an effective discussion!