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Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Footsteps_of_Fate

Release date is 2010-12-16

Produced by Christine Bell and Marc D'Hooghe From images scanned and generously made available by the National Library of Australia's Document Supply Service.

"Footsteps of Fate" by Louis Couperus is a novel published in 1891. The story follows two lovers, Frank and Eve, whose relationship is destroyed by the manipulations of Frank's down-and-out childhood friend, Bertie. Living together in London, Bertie secretly hides Eve's letters to Frank, fearing he'll lose his companion's attention. When the truth emerges, the consequences prove devastating for all three. This dark tale of jealousy, betrayal, and fate sparked intense controversy upon publication, dividing critics between harsh condemnation and admiration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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