Jean-Baptiste Seigneuric, a dental doctor in Morlaix, has recently published his latest past novel, “Choléra morbus”, delving into the harrowing episode of cholera that swept through Paris and reached Finistère in 1832. The novel vividly recounts the arrival of the epidemic in Roscoff, capturing the two devastating months that the inhabitants endured. Seigneuric’s work, rooted in extensive research from the Roscovite archives, blends real and fictional characters, offering a gripping narrative that reflects the medical theories and trials of the early 19th century.
The novel introduces historical figures like Mayor Deschamps and Rector Poncin, the latter described as “wielding both hope and threat” to manipulate his flock “into their credulity and forced devotion.” Alongside these,readers follow the journey of fictional protagonists,including doctor Martin Le Hir,portrayed as “a rounded silhouette,an affable and reliable air,treated his compatriots,” rich or poor without discrimination.
Seigneuric’s writing is praised for its lively and precise style. The intertwined destinies of characters like Gireg Le Braz, Jeanne-Marie Caeron, and Pierre Lescoual—a former sailor turned banisher of the dead after a maritime accident—keep readers in suspense. the author’s dedication to historical accuracy and medical developments is evident, as he “kept abreast of all medical developments, striving not to neglect any of the hypotheses that science, still in its infancy, was developing against new diseases.”
“Choléra morbus” is part of the “hors Temps” collection by Ex Aequo editions and is available at Dialogues bookstores in Morlaix and Le chant de la Marée in Roscoff.
| Key highlights of “Choléra morbus” |
| Author | Jean-Baptiste Seigneuric |
| Setting | Roscoff, 1832 |
| Characters | Mix of real and fictional figures |
| Style | Lively and precise |
| Availability | Dialogues (Morlaix), Le Chant de la Marée (Roscoff) |
For those intrigued by historical narratives and the medical challenges of the 19th century, “Choléra morbus”* offers a compelling read. Dive into the story of Roscoff’s struggle against cholera and explore the intricate lives of its inhabitants.
Jean-Baptiste Seigneuric, a dental doctor in Morlaix, has recently published his latest historical novel, “Choléra morbus”, which delves into the harrowing cholera epidemic that swept through Paris and reached Finistère in 1832. The novel vividly recounts the arrival of the epidemic in Roscoff, capturing the two devastating months that the inhabitants endured. Seigneuric’s work, rooted in extensive research from the Roscovite archives, blends real and fictional characters, offering a gripping narrative that reflects the medical theories and trials of the early 19th century.
The novel introduces historical figures like Mayor Deschamps and Rector Poncin, the latter described as “wielding both hope and threat” to manipulate his flock “into their credulity and forced devotion.” Alongside thes, readers follow the journey of fictional protagonists, including Doctor Martin Le Hir, portrayed as “a rounded silhouette, an affable and reliable air, treated his compatriots,” rich or poor without discrimination.
Seigneuric’s writing is praised for it’s lively and precise style. The intertwined destinies of characters like Gireg Le braz, Jeanne-Marie Caeron, and Pierre Lescoual—a former sailor turned banisher of the dead after a maritime accident—keep readers in suspense. The author’s dedication to historical accuracy and medical developments is evident, as he “kept abreast of all medical developments, striving not to neglect any of the hypotheses that science, still in its infancy, was developing against new diseases.”
“Choléra morbus” is part of the “hors Temps” collection by Ex Aequo editions and is available at Dialogues bookstores in Morlaix and Le Chant de la Marée in Roscoff.
| Key highlights of “Choléra morbus” |
| Author | Jean-Baptiste Seigneuric |
| Setting | Roscoff, 1832 |
| Characters | Mix of real and fictional figures |
| Style | Lively and precise |
| Availability | Dialogues (Morlaix), Le Chant de la Marée (Roscoff) |
For those intrigued by historical narratives and the medical challenges of the 19th century, “Choléra morbus” offers a compelling and meticulously researched portrayal of a pivotal historical event.
