
In a richly drawn drawing‑room, tension crackles between the proud Prince Serge and the impetuous Jeanne. Their conversation, a fierce duel of words, reveals a looming marriage to Micheline that shatters Jeanne’s hopes and ignites jealousy. As Serge’s calm façade masks deeper anxieties, Jeanne’s passionate outbursts expose the fragile balance of love, ambition, and societal expectations that govern their world.
The novel follows these intertwined lives through the glittering salons and shadowed corridors of Parisian aristocracy, where every whispered promise carries weight and every decision can alter fortunes. Listeners will be drawn into a portrait of 19th‑century high society, feeling the pulse of hidden motives and the yearning for freedom that drives each character. The story’s elegant prose and vivid dialogue invite you to linger on the delicate dance between desire and duty, setting the stage for choices that will shape the characters’ futures.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (98K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1848–1918
A hugely popular French novelist and playwright in the late 19th century, he was known for fast-moving, emotional stories that reached a wide public. His best-known book, Le Maître de forges, became a major success and helped define his reputation far beyond his own time.
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