Word: blacksheep
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...adventurer whose character is sympathetically studied. Gueroy, a manufacturer in Paris, hears from Andre, a young politician, that there is to be a serious political crisis in Paris over disturbances in the African provinces, caused by a wealthy adventurer, Etienne Ranson, whom Gueroy learns to be his nephew--the blacksheep of the family. Ranson returns unannounced from Africa and after regaining the respect of his uncle, sacrifices his future to save his cousin Jacques from suicide. As a result the adventurer gains the hand of Genevieve. The play gives a well-drawn picture of French political life and although...