
GENERAL INTRODUCTION - 1905
GEORGES OHNET
CHAPTER I. THE HOUSE OF DESVARENNES
CHAPTER II. THE GALLEY-SLAVE OF PLEASURE
CHAPTER III. PIERRE RETURNS
CHAPTER IV. THE RIVALS
CHAPTER V. A CRITICAL INTERVIEW
CHAPTER VI. A SIGNIFICANT MEETING
CHAPTER VII. JEANNE’S SECRET
CHAPTER VIII. A PLEASANT UNDERSTANDING
A vivid portrait of late‑19th‑century French society unfolds through the eyes of Serge Panine, a charismatic and ambitious man whose rise in the bustling world of Parisian finance draws both admiration and envy. As he navigates the glittering salons and the hidden alleys of the capital, his personal desires clash with the rigid expectations of his class, setting the stage for a tale of love, pride, and the subtle power games that shape every relationship.
The narrative moves with the elegance of a well‑crafted drama, offering listeners richly drawn characters whose conversations reveal the manners, ambitions, and quiet longings of the time. With a keen eye for social nuance and a touch of romance, the story invites you to step inside the intimate rooms where fortunes are made, hearts are tested, and the true cost of ambition begins to surface.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (457K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2004-10-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1848–1918
A hugely popular French novelist and playwright of the late 19th century, he wrote emotional, fast-moving stories that spoke to a broad public. His best-known work, Le Maître de forges, helped make him one of the era’s most widely read authors.
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