{ "item_title" : "Ferragus", "item_author" : [" Honore De Balzac "], "item_description" : "Ferragus is a novel by Honore De Balzac, a prominent French writer of the 19th century. The book is part of Balzac's famous series of novels called The Human Comedy. The story takes place in Paris during the early 19th century and follows the lives of a group of characters who are intertwined in a complex web of love, betrayal, and revenge.The main character of the novel is a young woman named Cl�����mence Desmarets, who is married to a wealthy banker named Jules Desmarets. Cl�����mence is secretly in love with a man named Ferragus, who is a mysterious and powerful figure in the Parisian underworld. Ferragus is rumored to have supernatural powers and is feared by many.As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Ferragus is not just a simple criminal, but a man with a deep and tragic past. He is determined to seek revenge against those who have wronged him, including Jules Desmarets. Cl�����mence is caught in the middle of this conflict and must navigate the dangerous world of the Parisian elite to protect herself and those she loves.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of power. It also offers a vivid portrayal of life in Paris during the early 19th century, with its vibrant cultural scene, political turmoil, and social inequality.Overall, Ferragus is a gripping and suspenseful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century Paris. Balzac's masterful prose and vivid characters make this book a must-read for anyone interested in French literature or historical fiction.A fine thing is the task of a spy, when performed for one's own benefit and in the interests of a passion. Is it not giving ourselves the pleasure of a thief and a rascal while continuing honest men? But there is another side to it; we must resign ourselves to boil with anger, to roar with impatience, to freeze our feet in the mud, to be numbed, and roasted, and torn by false hopes. We must go, on the faith of a mere indication, to a vague object.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/266/265/1162662654_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "21.95", "online_price" : "21.95", "our_price" : "21.95", "club_price" : "21.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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