
A rare, edited collection of private letters invites listeners into the intimate world of a secretive circle whose members navigate love, ambition, and scandal against the backdrop of early‑nineteenth‑century society. The compiler, aware that the letters may be more fiction than fact, frames the material with candid commentary, warning that some of the characters’ morals feel out of step with their supposed era.
Through careful selection and occasional annotation, the editor preserves the most revealing exchanges—passionate pleas, veiled threats, and the occasional confession of grief that shook even a youthful president. Listeners will taste the tension between public decorum and private desire, catching whispers of fortunes, vows of secrecy, and the subtle power plays that shaped their lives. The result is a vivid portrait of a bygone world, inviting curiosity about the hidden connections that bind its participants together.
Full title
Dangerous Connections, v. 1, 2, 3, 4 A Series of Letters, selected from the Correspondence of a Private Circle; and Published for the Instruction of Society.
Language
en
Duration
~13 hours (766K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-04-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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