Paula Monti, Tome II by Eugène Sue
"Paula Monti, Tome II" by Eugène Sue is a fictional narrative written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the complex emotional interplay between several characters, including the enigmatic Iris and the beleaguered madame de Hansfeld. Set in a backdrop of jealousy, betrayal, and the exploration of dark desires, the narrative reveals the intense feelings and motivations that drive the characters into a web of manipulation. The opening of the novel introducesus to Iris, who is depicted as a cunning and passionate figure entangled in a diabolical scheme that subtly ensnares her mistress, madame de Hansfeld, into emotional turmoil. Iris’s obsession with Paula is palpably intense, pushing her to harm those who threaten her closeness to her mistress. As the narrative unfolds, we learn of a mysterious “black book” that plays a crucial role in manipulating the perceptions of M. de Brévannes, who is drawn deeper into danger by Iris’s machinations. The complexities of love, loyalty, and vengeance are set against the backdrop of an impending confrontation that promises to unravel the characters’ fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857 |
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| Title | Paula Monti, Tome II ou L'Hôtel Lambert - histoire contemporaine |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16876 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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