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100 1 _aBalzac, Honoré de,
_d1799-1850
240 1 2 _aL'amour masqué. English
245 1 0 _aLove in a Mask; Or, Imprudence and Happiness
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-05-09
508 _aProduced by Dagny and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Love in a Mask; Or, Imprudence and Happiness" by Honoré de Balzac is a romantic novel written in the early 19th century. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Paris during Carnival, the book explores themes of love, identity, and social norms. The story revolves around Léon de Préval, a young cavalry officer, and his enigmatic interactions with a masked woman at an opera ball, delving into the complexities of attraction and the consequences of imprudence in love. The narrative follows Léon as he becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman he meets during the celebrations of Mardi Gras. Their initial encounter is filled with playful banter, resulting in an intense connection despite her insistence on maintaining secrecy. As their relationship progresses through secretive meetings, Léon grapples with his emotions and the implications of their bond. The plot thickens as the woman, Élina de Roselis, unveils her hidden motives for seeking a relationship without commitment and her decision to remain independent as a mother. Ultimately, the story culminates in a poignant reunion that addresses themes of personal freedom, parental love, and societal expectations, revealing how love can transform lives while also bringing heartache and challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrench fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aIvimy, Alice M.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48884
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