
A young, talented actress bursts onto the Parisian stage, captivating audiences with a natural charm that defies the conventions of her time. Amid the glitter of the court, she encounters the charismatic Maurice de Saxe, and their instant connection ignites a passionate romance that threatens to upend both their worlds. Their love is tender yet fraught, set against the glittering yet treacherous backdrop of 18th‑century French society.
Yet the pair quickly find themselves entangled in a web of jealousy and intrigue. The powerful Duchess of Bouillon, jealous of Adrienne’s rising favor and the affection she has won from Maurice, begins to plot against the actress. As whispers turn to schemes, the stage becomes a battlefield where desire, ambition, and danger collide, promising a drama that will keep listeners on edge.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (207K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Release date
2019-07-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1791–1861
A master of 19th-century French theater, this astonishingly prolific dramatist helped shape the “well-made play” and supplied librettos for some of opera’s best-known works. His gift for tight plotting, stagecraft, and popular appeal made him one of the most successful writers of his era.
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1807–1903
A celebrated 19th-century French dramatist and man of letters, he was known for successful plays, literary criticism, and a long public career in Parisian cultural life. He also wrote vivid memoirs that preserve the atmosphere of the writers, musicians, and salons of his time.
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