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100 1 _aPont-Jest, René de,
_d1830-1904
245 1 0 _aArtist and Model (The Divorced Princess)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
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 2011-03-30
508 _aE-text prepared by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess)" by René de Pont-Jest is a novel set in the mid-19th century that explores the complexities of love, ambition, and societal expectations. The story centers around Lise Barineff, the daughter of a former actress, as she navigates her relationships with Prince Pierre Olsdorf, whom she marries, and the painter Paul Meyrin, with whom she becomes romantically entangled. The narrative delves into themes of seduction, desire, and the consequences of pursuing passion outside the bounds of marriage. At the start of the novel, the background of Lise Barineff's tumultuous family dynamics is introduced, revealing her mother's past as a former actress and her efforts to secure a prestigious marriage for Lise. As Lise reaches adulthood, her beauty and charm draw the attention of noble suitors, leading to her betrothal to the earnest yet reserved Prince Olsdorf. However, Lise finds herself increasingly attracted to the artistic and passionate Paul Meyrin, which ultimately sets the stage for a series of dramatic encounters that challenge both her integrity and her status in society. The opening sets the tone for a richly layered exploration of love's entanglements within a rigid social framework. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35723
999 _c76566
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