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100 1 _aBalzac, Honoré de,
_d1799-1850
245 1 4 _aThe Thirteen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-19
505 0 _aFerragus, chief of the Dévorants -- The duchesse of Langeais -- The girl with the golden eyes.
508 _aProduced by John Bickers, Bonnie Sala, and Dagny, and David Widger
520 _a"The Thirteen" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century, intertwining themes of love, deception, and societal intricacies within the backdrop of Paris. The narrative revolves around a secret society named "The Thirteen," comprised of powerful men who operate outside moral and legal boundaries. The story opens with a young officer, Auguste de Maulincour, who becomes entangled in a web of intrigue surrounding Madame Jules—a woman he admires and whom he suspects of infidelity. The opening of the book introduces the readers to a vivid portrayal of Parisian streets, setting the stage for the exploration of class, desire, and the complexity of human relationships. Auguste is depicted as a romantic figure driven by an unrequited love for Madame Jules, whose behavior raises suspicions about her loyalty to her husband. The tension escalates as Auguste witnesses Madame Jules leaving a dubious location, thus igniting his jealousy and determination to uncover the truth behind her actions. As he navigates the labyrinth of passion and suspicion, the dynamics of the secret society and the dangerous allure it holds become increasingly central to the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
700 1 _aSaintsbury, George,
_d1845-1933
700 1 _aMarriage, Ellen,
_d1865-1946
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7416
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