The Necklace

Name: The Necklace
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Guy de Maupassant
ISBN: 9781467669528

Author: Guy de Maupassant

Narrator: Cathy Dobson

Unabridged: 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Red Door Consulting

Published: 09/12/2013

Categories: Fiction, Classic

Synopsis

Invited to a ball at the Ministry of Public Instruction where her husband works, Mathilde is in despair about how to look the part. She manages to persuade her husband to give her 400 francs for a new dress. But she also would like some jewellery to complete the outfit. Although their budget cannot stretch to this, Mathilde is able to borrow a diamond necklace from an old schoolfriend who is wealthy. But while she dazzles everyone at the ball, disaster is waiting in the wings...

About Guy de Maupassant

Guy de Maupassant (1850–1893) was an extemely prolific French writer who is considered one of the fathers of the modern short story. His stories range in length from one or two pages to a full-length novel. Free from sentimentality or idealism, they expose in minute detail the pretenses and vulgarity of the period's middle class and traditional low-down of the Norman peasants. De Maupassant's style is characterized by a simplicity and directness that is sometimes comic and ironic. His work reflects his interest in the emotional problems of all classes and his passion for women. He also excelled at revealing the hidden sides of people. His first short story, "Ball of Fat," is considered one of his best. He is also the author of "The Necklace," "The House of Madame Tellier," and the novel A Woman's Life.

Reviews

Goodreads review by David on November 28, 2008

Well this was different. A woman talks a dozen friends into chipping in for an expensive diamond bracelet, which they then rotate among themselves, each keeping it for a month at a time. They form a social club and eventually a philanthropic and community service group around it. The book devotes a......more

Goodreads review by Denise on January 16, 2016

A friend asked me if I would be interested in joining her book club & this was the book. After looking it up I was hesitant. I decided to give it a go & was totally surprised that I read it in one day. To find a book & totally find bits & pieces of me in everyone of these woman was amazing. I laughe......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on September 07, 2008

You can read the full review on my blog. In Cheryl Jarvis' book, The Necklace, Jonell McClain convinces 11 other women to band together with her to bid on a $37,000 diamond tennis necklace. (The 13th - and most reluctant - member is the jeweler's wife.) They hold regular meetings, they set up guideli......more

Goodreads review by Renee on November 06, 2011

This book is about 13 women who bought a diamond necklace together so that they could all experience a little bit of luxury in their life. The 14 chapters in the book each visit one of the women that was involved in the experiment, with the final chapter a reflection of how well things worked. The b......more