The Story of Adele H

by Francois Truffaut

Based on a true story, this film concerns Adèle, the younger daughter of the famous author Victor Hugo, who follows her lover, Lt. Pinson, to Nova Scotia in 1863. Refusing to acknowledge his rejection of her, Adèle continues to pursue Pinson for years, until her obsession gives way to madness.

ISBN: 9780394179087