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The Mysteries of Marseilles

by Emile Zola

In the bustling port city of Marseille, love and betrayal, crime and corruption, poverty and wealth collide in a deadly web of intrigue. The Mysteries of Marseilles is a novel by Émile Zola, first published in 1867. It is a dark and suspenseful tale of love, loss, and revenge set against the backdrop of the city of Marseille. The novel follows the story of Philippe Cayol, a young man who falls in love with Blanche de Cazalis, the niece of a wealthy and powerful businessman. However, their love is forbidden, and Blanche is forced to enter a convent. Philippe vows to win her back, but his quest leads him into a world of crime and violence.

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English

Original Language

French

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1867

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Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola was a French novelist, journalist, playwright, the best-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism, and an important contributor to the de...

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