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100 1 _aOrczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness,
_d1865-1947
240 1 0 _aI will repay. Finnish
245 1 0 _aMinä tahdon kostaa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-08-12
508 _aJuhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Minä tahdon kostaa" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution, the story revolves around themes of vengeance and honor as characters navigate the complexities of love and social standing during a time of great societal upheaval. The main characters include Paul Déroulède, a gentleman entangled in a duel over a woman's honor, and Juliette de Marny, who is driven by a vow to avenge her brother’s death. The opening of the book introduces a pivotal duel scene in Paris in 1783, where young Count de Marny confronts Paul Déroulède after a perceived slight against a woman they both admire. The tension escalates as the characters prepare to fight, and the narrative unfolds with a mix of youthful bravado and the expectations of societal honor. As the duel progresses, Déroulède accidentally kills de Marny, setting in motion a tragic series of events that intertwine the fates of both families. The initial chapters establish a vivid picture of the social norms and pressures of the time, highlighting the consequences of pride and revenge that will likely play a significant role in the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cJyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1919
653 _aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
700 1 _aEnckell, Armida,
_d1873-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71394
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