A Murky Business
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51 primary books#59 in La Comédie Humaine
La Comédie Humaine is a 51-book series with 51 released primary works first released in 1829 with contributions by Honoré de Balzac and Madeleine Ambrière-Fargeaud.
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4 released booksÉtudes de mœurs : Scènes de la vie politique
Études de mœurs : Scènes de la vie politique is a 4-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 1830 with contributions by Honoré de Balzac.
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The historical background is complicated, so to reap maximum enjoyment from this short novel a decent knowledge of the French Revolution and its aftermath is desirable. It is not necessary though, it being enough to know that there is a plot afoot to topple Napoleon. A decent story then unfolds, complete with historical characters (Napoleon himself makes a cameo), a sinister policeman, a smart, strong female lead, and far more. Beautiful writing, conveyed skilfully by Herbert Hunt's excellent modern translation; drama, suspense, and an interesting lesson in French history.
This was the first Balzac I ever read, and it made me look forward to more.
