The Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850). The listed translation credits are Wormeley, Katharine Prescott (1830–1908).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan" by Honoré de Balzac is a short story published in 1839. A beautiful princess with a scandalous past sets her sights on seducing a virtuous conservative writer and politician. Using a deceased mutual friend as pretext, she carefully orchestrates their meeting and studies his books to win his affection. As their romance deepens, the writer hears society gossip about her notorious history with former lovers. Will her secrets destroy their relationship, or can love triumph over reputation?
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan
- Author credits: Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott (1830–1908)
Catalogue subjects
- French fiction -- Translations into English
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
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