The Girl with the Golden EyesHonoré de Balzac
The Girl with the Golden Eyes
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Original author: Honoré de Balzac
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"The Girl with the Golden Eyes" by Honoré de Balzac is a novella published in 1835. This dark tale of obsession follows Henri de Marsay, a wealthy heir who becomes infatuated with the mysterious and beautiful Paquita Valdes. He devises a plan to seduce her, but his success leads to a disturbing discovery about her other lover. What begins as a story of desire spirals into jealousy, violence, and a shocking revelation that connects de Marsay to Paquita in an unexpected way.
The Girl with the Golden Eyes, by Honoré de Balzac. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #1659.
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