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100	1		_aBourget, Paul, _d1852-1935
240	1	3	_aUn crime d'amour. English
245	1	2	_aA Love Crime
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-05-22
508			_aDagny and Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
520			_a"A Love Crime" by Paul Bourget is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores themes of love, fidelity, and betrayal through the lives of Helen Chazel and her husband Alfred, as well as her lover, Armand de Querne. It delves into the complexities of their relationships and the emotional turmoil they each face, particularly regarding Helen's inner conflict as she navigates her desires and obligations. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of a cozy drawing-room in a Parisian home and the dynamics of Helen's marriage to Alfred. We see Alfred's reluctance to attend social events and Helen's struggle with her neuralgia while attempting to fulfill her marital duties. The scene shifts as Armand arrives, revealing a flirtatious and passionate connection between him and Helen. She acknowledges her love for him but is torn by her responsibilities as a wife and mother. This tension sets the stage for the impending decisions that will profoundly impact their lives, hinting at the "love crime" that will unfold as Helen wrestles with her emotions and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAdultery -- Fiction
653			_aFrench fiction -- 19th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65407
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