Publisher's Synopsis
The Deputy of Arcis is a novel written by the French author Honore De Balzac. The story is set in the small town of Arcis-sur-Aube, where a hotly contested election is taking place. The main character, Simon Giguet, is a young lawyer who is running for office against a wealthy and powerful opponent. Despite the odds against him, Simon is determined to win the election and bring much-needed reform to the town.As the election heats up, Simon finds himself embroiled in a web of political intrigue and scandal. He discovers that his opponent is not above using underhanded tactics to secure his victory, and that there are powerful forces at work behind the scenes.Meanwhile, Simon is also dealing with personal issues, including his love for a married woman and his own moral struggles. As the election draws to a close, Simon must navigate a treacherous political landscape and make difficult choices that will determine the future of Arcis-sur-Aube.The Deputy of Arcis is a gripping tale of politics, love, and betrayal, and is considered one of Balzac's most accomplished works. It offers a fascinating glimpse into French society in the mid-19th century and explores timeless themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for justice.Now, to elect young Keller in 1839, after having elected his father for twenty years, would show a monstrous electoral servitude, against which the pride of the newly enriched bourgeoisie revolved, for they felt themselves to be fully worth either Monsieur Malin, otherwise called Comte de Gondreville, the Keller Bros., the Cinq-Cygnes, or even, the King of the French.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.