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Corysandre

by Hector Malot

"Corysandre" by Hector Malot is a novel published in 1880. The Duc de Naurouse returns to Europe and falls for a young woman at a fashionable seaside resort. Despite his love, his noble lineage prevents him from marrying her due to her mother's scandalous past. When the scheming mother traps him in a compromising situation and separates the lovers, Naurouse's already fragile health deteriorates. His final act becomes a testament that sparks conflict over his fortune and title.

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French (Français)
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