Love in Excess; or, the Fatal Enquiry: A Novel in Three Parts: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Love in Excess; or, the Fatal Enquiry: A Novel in Three Parts is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Haywood, Eliza Fowler (?–1756).

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"Love in Excess; or, the Fatal Enquiry" by Eliza Fowler Haywood is a novel published between 1719-1720. It follows Count D'Elmont, a rake whose romantic entanglements with various women lead to deception, rivalry, and tragedy. When an unsigned love letter goes awry, it sets off a chain of mistaken identities, secret meetings, and dangerous passions. From Paris to Italy, D'Elmont's pursuit of love creates chaos for the women who desire him, ultimately testing whether a libertine can truly reform.

Book and edition facts

• Title: Love in Excess; or, the Fatal Enquiry: A Novel in Three Parts
• Author credits: Haywood, Eliza Fowler (?–1756)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Aristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction
• Bildungsromans
• Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
• Love stories
• Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction

Gutenberg collections

• Category: British Literature
• Category: Novels
• Category: Romance

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