# Pauline

By George Sand.

"Pauline" by George Sand is a novel published in 1839-1840. Two childhood friends reunite after years apart—one trapped in monotonous provincial life caring for her aging mother, the other a celebrated Parisian actress. Their encounter rekindles admiration but also awakens dangerous longings. When circumstances bring the provincial woman to Paris, she discovers a world of glamour and deception. A manipulative suitor sees opportunity in her innocence, setting in motion a tragedy of misplaced trust, shattered friendship, and the destructive cost of ambition. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: French
- Subjects: Paris (France) -- Fiction; Women -- France -- Fiction

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