The Cure's Niece (1879) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781167047268 : 1167047265 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Cure's Niece is a novel written by Maurice Segr?????n and published in 1879. The story revolves around a young woman named Marie, who is the niece of the local priest, known as the Cure. Marie is a devout Catholic and is deeply committed to her faith. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a young man named Jacques, who is a Protestant.Their love is forbidden by their families and their respective religions, and they are forced to navigate the challenges of their relationship in secret. The novel explores themes of religious conflict, social class, and the struggle between duty and desire.As Marie and Jacques' relationship becomes more complicated, they are forced to confront the prejudices and expectations of their families and communities. The novel also delves into the political and social issues of the time, including the tensions between Catholics and Protes