Release date is 2007-06-19

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"French and Oriental Love in a Harem" by Mario Uchard is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The novel introduces an engaging tale revolving around the recently inherited and unexpected fortune of the protagonist, Jérôme André de Peyrade, who discovers not only wealth but also the existence of his late uncle's harem, inhabited by beautiful young women from the East. At the start of the narrative, André reflects on his uncle's colorful life as a seafaring Pasha and grapples with his emotions following the uncle’s death. As he unfolds the dramatic unveiling of his uncle’s will, which includes a strange mysterious document, he finds himself facing the perplexing legacy of a harem comprising four captivating women. Their sudden presence sparks a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts regarding love, fidelity, and propriety in the context of his new status. The opening sets the stage for the exploration of passion and social dilemmas that will ensue, igniting intrigue about André's journey through both emotional and psychological realms of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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