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Discover the allure of Dangerous Liaisons: Popular Penguins, a gripping tale that intricately weaves themes of seduction, manipulation, and moral decay in pre-revolutionary France. This BRAND NEW A-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2010, spans 418 pages of exquisite storytelling that remains one of the most scandalous and controversial novels in European literature. Follow the riveting journey of two aristocrats, the cunning Marquise de Merteuil and the charismatic Vicomte de Valmont, as they engage in a sophisticated game designed to entertain their disenchanted lives. Their dark quest involves seducing an innocent convent girl and a virtuous married woman, leading to a narrative filled with unexpected twists and profound consequences that highlight the fragility of human emotions. Ideal for lovers of classic literature, historical fiction, and captivating narratives, Dangerous Liaisons is not just a novel; it’s a timeless exploration of love, betrayal, and the human condition. Perfect for book collectors and those seeking to enrich their personal library, this edition is a must-have. Experience the scandalous intrigue; order now and dive into the opulent world of Dangerous Liaisons! Delivery information will be shared post-purchase to ensure a seamless transaction, allowing you to enjoy this literary masterpiece as soon as possible.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141195148
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 2010
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 418
Description:
Depicting decadence and moral corruption in pre-revolutionary France, Dangerous Liaisons is one of the most scandalous and controversial novels in European literature. Two aristocrats embark on a sophisticated game of seduction and manipulation to bring amusement to their jaded existences. While the Marquise de Merteuil challenges the Vicomte de Valmont to seduce an innocent convent girl, the Vicomte is also occupied with the conquest of a virtuous married woman. As their intrigues become more duplicitous and they find their human pawns responding in ways they could not have predicted, the consequences prove to be more serious, and deadly, than Merteuil and Valmont could have guessed.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141195148
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 2010
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 418
Description:
Depicting decadence and moral corruption in pre-revolutionary France, Dangerous Liaisons is one of the most scandalous and controversial novels in European literature. Two aristocrats embark on a sophisticated game of seduction and manipulation to bring amusement to their jaded existences. While the Marquise de Merteuil challenges the Vicomte de Valmont to seduce an innocent convent girl, the Vicomte is also occupied with the conquest of a virtuous married woman. As their intrigues become more duplicitous and they find their human pawns responding in ways they could not have predicted, the consequences prove to be more serious, and deadly, than Merteuil and Valmont could have guessed.