02469cam a22003613u 4500 63649 UtSlPG 20260610134451.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23026840 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928 The Temptress (La tierra de todos) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-11-06 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Temptress" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the life of the Marquis de Torre Bianca, who grapples with financial distress as his extravagant wife, Elena, indulges in a lifestyle that far exceeds their means. Amidst mounting debts and impending societal judgment, their relationship is tested, revealing underlying complexities and character dynamics. At the start of the novel, the Marquis wakes up to a pile of letters, many indicating financial troubles and numerous creditors breathing down his neck. He reflects on the stark contrast between his wife’s seemingly carefree attitude towards their escalating debts and his own deep discomfort with their financial predicament. The opening scenes illustrate a day in the life of the Marquis as he grapples with remorse concerning his mother’s financial support and burdensome expectations. As he interacts with Elena, an alluring yet demanding figure in his life, their conversations revolve around the pressing need for money, ultimately setting the stage for the interplay of love, desire, and moral dilemmas that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Aristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Fiction Spanish fiction -- Translations into English Ongley, Leo https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63649 104473 104473