Marion de Lorme
by Victor Hugo
'Marion de Lorme' Summary
Marion de Lorme is a beautiful and intelligent courtesan who lives in 17th-century Paris. She is known for her relationships with the most powerful men in the city, including King Louis XIII. However, Marion is also a kind and compassionate woman who is secretly in love with Didier, a young nobleman. When Didier is arrested for treason, Marion uses her influence to try to save him. However, her efforts are ultimately unsuccessful, and Didier is executed. Marion is devastated by Didier's death, but she eventually finds solace in her work as a courtesan. She becomes a respected member of society and uses her position to help others. Marion de Lorme is a powerful and moving story about love, loss, and redemption.Book Details
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Victor-Marie Hugo was a French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic Movement. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote abundantly in an exceptional variety of gen...
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