Mademoiselle De Belle Isle

Mademoiselle De Belle Isle

by Alexandre Dumas

Mademoiselle de Belle Isle is a captivating tale set in the decadent world of 18th-century French aristocracy. The story revolves around Mademoiselle Gabriella de Belle Isle, a beautiful and spirited young woman caught in a web of intrigue and forbidden love. As Gabriella navigates the complexities of societal expectations and the allure of forbidden romance, she encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including the charming but manipulative Duke de Richelieu, who desires her hand in marriage. Amidst lavish balls, secret rendezvous, and dangerous duels, Gabriella must grapple with her own desires and the consequences of her choices. This classic French novel explores themes of love, betrayal, honor, and the price of freedom within the rigid confines of societal norms.

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Dumas began his career by writing plays, which were successfully produced from the first. He also wrote numerous magazine articles and travel books; his published works totalled 100,000 pages. In the...

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