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by Madame de (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne) La Fayette
language: Finnish
Set against the polished corridors of a 17th‑century French court, the story follows a young noblewoman whose reputation for virtue precedes her. As she navigates the glittering yet precarious world of courtly ceremony, she finds herself torn between duty to her marriage and a powerful, unexpected attraction. The narrative delves into the subtle tensions between private desire and public expectation, illuminating the delicate balance required to preserve honor.
The prose unfolds with a quiet intensity, inviting listeners to hear the unspoken thoughts that swirl beneath elegant dialogue. Each scene is a study in restraint, where a single glance can carry the weight of a confession. As the heroine grapples with love, jealousy, and the fear of scandal, the tale offers a timeless meditation on the cost of sincerity in a world of appearances.
Language
fi
Duration
~6 hours (346K characters)
Release date
Apr 12, 2026
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1634–1693
Best known for La Princesse de Clèves, she helped shape the modern novel with clear, elegant storytelling and unusually sharp insight into love, duty, and inner conflict. Writing in 17th-century France, she turned courtly life into fiction that still feels psychologically alive.
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