Paul and His Dog, v.1 (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XIII)

A glittering masquerade at the grand opera draws a tide of hurried guests, each eager to slip through the crush of carriages, masked faces, and swirling music. Amid the clamor of waltzes and the perfume of the crowd, a young man finds himself jostled, his elegant attire quickly becoming rumpled, yet the excitement of the night swells within him. The opulent ballroom becomes a maze of chance encounters, where whispered “I know you!” from a mysterious lady ignites both curiosity and longing.

Caught between the dazzling spectacle and his own restless imagination, he searches for a spark of intrigue, hoping the night will deliver a memorable conquest. As the revelry unfolds, a quiet loyalty waits outside the fanfare—a faithful dog that has followed him from the streets, offering steadiness when the masquerade’s fantasies begin to fray. Their bond hints at a deeper adventure that will intertwine the world of high society with the simple, steadfast companionship of his four‑legged friend.