Publisher's Synopsis
Ferragus, Chief Of The Devorants And The Last Incarnation Of Vautrin is a novel by Honore De Balzac, first published in 1833. The book is part of the ""Scenes from Private Life"" section of Balzac's ""La Comedie Humaine"" series. The story is set in Paris in the early 19th century and follows the lives of several characters, including the titular Ferragus, a mysterious and powerful figure who is the leader of a criminal gang known as the Devorants.The novel begins with the marriage of a young couple, Monsieur and Madame Jules Desmarets. Jules is a wealthy businessman who has made his fortune in the silk trade, and his wife is a beautiful and virtuous woman. However, their happiness is short-lived when Jules discovers that his wife has a dark secret in her past. She was once involved with Ferragus, who is still obsessed with her and will stop at nothing to possess her.As the story unfolds, Jules becomes increasingly desperate to protect his wife from Ferragus and his gang. He enlists the help of a detective named Corentin, who has a personal vendetta against Ferragus and is determined to bring him to justice. Meanwhile, Ferragus becomes embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and betrayal, as he struggles to maintain his power and influence in the criminal underworld.The novel is a gripping tale of love, jealousy, and revenge, with a cast of vividly drawn characters and a richly detailed setting. Balzac's masterful storytelling and keen insight into human nature make Ferragus, Chief Of The Devorants And The Last Incarnation Of Vautrin a timeless classic of French literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
