02414cam a22003493u 4500 1649 UtSlPG 20260610133047.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 Ferragus, chef des Dévorants. English Ferragus, Chief of the Dévorants Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier First part of the trilogy "The Thirteen." Release date is 2004-09-19 Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger "Ferragus, Chief of the Dévorants" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel likely written in the early 19th century. This work serves as the first part of a trilogy exploring a secret society in Paris, focusing on themes of moral ambiguity, love, and the complexities of human relationships. The story introduces Auguste de Maulincour, a young officer grappling with unrequited affection for Madame Jules Desmarets, as he becomes embroiled in a web of jealousy and intrigue involving the mysterious Ferragus and the clandestine activities of the Dévorants. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of Parisian life, immersing readers in the gritty and vivid world of the city's streets. We see young Maulincour, transfixed by his love for Madame Jules, whose late-night excursions raise suspicions and lead him to question her fidelity. His admiration for her virtue is thwarted by jealousy as he discovers her secret rendezvous with Ferragus, shrouded in mystique. Through Maulincour's passionate yet futile quest for clarity, the narrative begins to weave a tale laden with tension and moral dilemmas, setting the foundation for a story rich in emotional and societal complexity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction French fiction -- Translations into English Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1649 43764 43764