Monsieur de Camors — Volume 2

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Monsieur de Camors — Volume 2

by Octave Feuillet

EN·~2 hours

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Description

In a sun‑dappled garden of lime trees, a young count arrives to seek counsel from a widowed noblewoman, Madame de Tecle. Their conversation begins with a surprising confession: he hopes to become deputy for the district, a step that could launch his public career. As he explains the delicate political maneuvering required—namely the indispensable support of her influential uncle—tension flickers between duty, ambition, and the subtle dance of attraction.

Madame de Tecle, renowned for her poise and sharp intellect, listens with a blend of curiosity and caution, aware of the many suitors who have tried to sway her in the past. The encounter hints at a delicate balance of personal desire and the weight of societal expectations, setting the stage for a story where love, honor, and the machinations of power intertwine. Listeners will be drawn into the elegant world of early‑19th‑century French aristocracy, where a single garden meeting may change the course of both hearts and careers.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (149K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2003-04-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Octave Feuillet

Octave Feuillet

1821–1890

A bestselling French novelist and dramatist of the 19th century, he became known for polished, emotional stories that appealed strongly to readers of the Second Empire. His work often explored love, morality, and the tensions of social life.

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