What does the cryptic crossword clue "French novel in which male rues England after a disaster (15)" mean?

The definition is "French novel". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MALE (synonym="MALE") + RUES (synonym="RUES") + ENGLAND (synonym="ENGLAND") = LEGRANDMEAULNES The answer is LEGRANDMEAULNES.

French novel in which male rues England after a disaster (15)

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