Mari de Charlotte

Mari de Charlotte

by Hector Malot

The novel tells the story of Charlotte, a young woman who is forced into an arranged marriage with her cousin, Georges. However, Charlotte is in love with another man, Emmanuel, and the two of them begin an affair. When Georges finds out about the affair, he becomes enraged and challenges Emmanuel to a duel. Emmanuel is killed in the duel, and Charlotte is devastated. The novel explores the themes of love, jealousy, inheritance, and the role of women in society.

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