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An Old Maid

Sheba Blake, Honoré de Balzac

Publisher: Sheba Blake Publishing

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Summary

Immerse yourself in the inner workings of a quaint French village in this charming novel from Honore de Balzac, an early master of literary realism. Brimming with finely observed details and Balzac's trademark insight into human motivations and morality, An Old Maid follows several men who have designs -- honorable and not-so-honorable -- on one of the village's wealthiest bachelorettes.
Available since: 12/06/2021.
Print length: 93 pages.

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