PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Aggiungi al carrelloPAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
EUR 15,79
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an insightful and engaging novel that immerses readers in the alluring and perilous world of 18th-century France. At the heart of the story is the enigmatic Marquis Hector de Cout-KÃ rieux, a young man torn between the allure of the court and the simple life he left behind. As Hector navigates the treacherous waters of Versailles, he encounters a cast of vibrant characters, including the cunning Vicomte de Langeac, who guides him through the court's labyrinthine social dynamics. Along the way, Hector grapples with the complexities of love, honor, and ambition, as he seeks to reconcile his old-world values with the seductive temptations of the Enlightenment. This book explores the timeless themes of identity, desire, and the choices that shape our destiny, offering a captivating glimpse into a world both familiar and utterly foreign. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.