Balzac, Honoré de 1799-1850 creator Wormeley, Katharine Prescott 1830-1908 text utu 1998 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Paz (La Fausse Maitresse)" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel published in 1843. Count Adam Laginski and his wife Clementine live happily in Paris until she discovers Adam's devoted friend Thaddee managing their affairs from the shadows. When Clementine takes interest in the capable young man, Thaddee invents a scandalous mistress to discourage her attention. His deception spirals into an elaborate ruse involving a circus performer, borrowed money, and secret surveillance—all to protect a friendship and guard against dangerous temptations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Fausse_Ma%C3%AEtresse Release date is 1998-07-01 Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger Original publication data not identified French fiction -- Translations into English PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1369 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1369 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133044.0 1369