# La Marquise

By George Sand.

"La Marquise" by George Sand is a novella published in 1832. An elderly marquise who once lived at the court of Louis XV confesses her life story to a young narrator. She recounts a series of unfulfilling romantic encounters in aristocratic society, including a long liaison with the possessive Vicomte de Larrieux. Yet only one love truly captivated her heart: Lélio, a modest Italian actor whose unconventional grace inspired a secret, passionate devotion that transformed her existence. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: French
- Subjects: France -- Fiction; Women -- France -- Fiction

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