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The Ball at Sceaux

by Honore de Balzac
Clara Bell
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One of the earliest pieces Balzac penned for his sweeping story cycle The Human Comedy, this novella is found in the Scenes of Private Life section of the series. Social climber Emilie de Fontaine is a petulant brat who is determined to marry for status. One night at an opulent party, she falls in love at first sight with the dashing, aristocratic Maximilien. Is he good enough to fulfill her mile-long list of requirements for a spouse?

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Series: The Human Comedy Publisher: Duke Classics

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  • Release date: August 12, 2014

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  • ISBN: 9781634210287
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  • ISBN: 9781634210287
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  • ISBN: 9781634210287
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  • Release date: August 12, 2014

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Classic Literature Fiction Short Stories

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One of the earliest pieces Balzac penned for his sweeping story cycle The Human Comedy, this novella is found in the Scenes of Private Life section of the series. Social climber Emilie de Fontaine is a petulant brat who is determined to marry for status. One night at an opulent party, she falls in love at first sight with the dashing, aristocratic Maximilien. Is he good enough to fulfill her mile-long list of requirements for a spouse?

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Classic Literature Fiction Short Stories
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    Publisher:
    Duke Classics

    Kindle Book
    Release date: August 12, 2014

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781634210287
    Release date: August 12, 2014

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781634210287
    File size: 237 KB
    Release date: August 12, 2014

    Open EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781634210287
    File size: 236 KB
    Release date: August 12, 2014

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    OverDrive Read
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  • Languages
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