The Duchess of Langeais (Unabridged)

Paris simmers with ambition after the fall of Napoleon. Enter Armand de Maulnes, a cunning social climber captivated by the aloof Duchess of Langeais. Driven by a ruthless desire, Armand embarks on a relentless pursuit, determined to crack the facade of the untouchable duchess. But as their dance of seduction unfolds, dark secrets and past heartaches threaten to consume them both. Will Armand conquer the icy heart of the duchess, or will his obsession lead him down a path of devastating consequences? Immerse yourself in Honoré de Balzac's "The Duchess of Langeais," a timeless tale of love, manipulation, and the intoxicating power of forbidden desire.