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Set against the glittering salons of pre‑revolutionary Paris, this tale opens with a lively gathering of philosophers, aristocrats, and witty conspirators debating faith, reason, and the looming tide of change. Amid the clinking of glasses and sharp banter, a mysterious guest—part scholar, part occultist—whispers of hidden pacts and forbidden knowledge. The atmosphere crackles with the tension between enlightened optimism and lingering superstition, hinting at forces that will soon disrupt the lives of those present. From this charged scene emerges a story that blends historical detail with a touch of the supernatural.
When a charismatic young nobleman encounters a beguiling woman claiming to be the embodiment of the Devil’s love, his honor is swiftly compromised and he is drawn into a perilous game of desire and deceit. Parallel to his turmoil, a courageous Jewish heroine named Rachel strives to protect her family and faith amid the swirling intrigues of the court. Together, their intertwined fates set the stage for a dramatic quest to reclaim lost reputation and confront the shadowy powers that threaten to upend their world.
Language
fr
Duration
~5 hours (302K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net)
Release date
2007-11-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1719–1792
Best known for a strange, elegant tale that helped shape early fantasy and horror, this 18th-century French writer mixed courtly wit with the supernatural. His life ended dramatically during the French Revolution, giving his work an extra air of legend.
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