Publisher's Synopsis
The Marquise: A Story of Secret Passion is a novel by French author George Sand. Set in 18th century France, the story follows the life of the Marquise de Prie, a beautiful and intelligent woman who is trapped in a loveless marriage. Despite her privileged position, the Marquise is deeply unhappy and yearns for a passionate love affair.When she meets the charming and handsome Count de Horn, the Marquise falls deeply in love and embarks on a secret affair. However, their love is threatened by the political turmoil of the time, as France is on the brink of revolution. As the Marquise becomes more involved in the political intrigues of the court, she must navigate dangerous alliances and betrayals to protect her love and her own safety.The Marquise is a gripping tale of love, passion, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in French history. With vivid descriptions of the opulent court of Versailles and the dangerous political landscape of pre-revolutionary France, George Sand weaves a captivating story of a woman fighting for her own happiness and the survival of her love.This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.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.
