About the Author

Isabelle de Charri�re, born in 1740 to a Dutch aristocratic family, wrote several novels critical of rigid social conventions. She lived most of her life in Switzerland. Emma Rooksby has a Doctorate of Philosphy from Murdoch University.

Reviews

"Well written; Rooksby ably explores the complex issues underlying the story of these Trois Femmes." --French Review

"Isabelle de Charri�re is rightly prominent in the series and Trois femmes is an important work from the Revolutionary decade which will stimulate much debate in the classroom." --Modern Language Review