{"product_id":"scenes-from-a-courtesans-life-paperback","title":"Scenes from a Courtesan's Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHonoré de Balzac\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter Vautrin helps Lucien overcome a mental breakdown, the two men decide to align forces in pursuit of social status and wealth. Operating under an alias, Vautrin offers to help Lucien redeem himself and move back to Paris, with the condition that Lucien follows his orders exactly. Happy to comply, the pair return to the capital city, living in excess and racking up a debt as they pretend they can afford this luxurious lifestyle. With a goal of gaining the attention and love of a wealthy woman, Vautrin helps Lucien appear to be an eligible and desirable bachelor. However, his plan is compromised when Lucien instead meets Esther, a beautiful sex worker. First trying to keep their relationship a secret from Vautrin, Lucien and Esther share an amorous connection. However, as the relationship continues, Lucien must choose between his newfound love, or the shallow charade he and Vautrin have cultivated. Though, the decision may not be his to make, and as always, Vautrin always has a plan. With intricate descriptions of the buildings, culture, and people of Paris, \u003ci\u003eScenes from a Courtesan's Life\u003c\/i\u003e by Honor? de Balzac provides invaluable insight to into the social history of France. This observation of the time allows readers a rare and unfiltered perspective on the 19th century Parisian society, particularly on their values and class distinctions. With themes of morality, romance, and class, \u003ci\u003eScenes from a Courtesan's Life\u003c\/i\u003e explores the dark and unspoken aspects of society while entertaining with a thrilling storyline and compelling characters. First published as a serial in four parts in 1838, this Balzac classic is captivating and clever. With surprises and twists, there is never a dull moment in \u003ci\u003eScenes from a Courtesan's Life This edition of \u003ci\u003eScenes from a Courtesan's Life\u003c\/i\u003e by Honor? de Balzac features a stunning new cover design and is presented in a font that is both stylish and readable. With these accommodations, this edition is accessible and appealing to contemporary audiences, restoring \u003ci\u003eScenes from a Courtesan's Life\u003c\/i\u003e to modern standards while preserving the intricacy and value of Honor? de Balzac's work. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoping to obtain status and affluence, Vautrin makes a plan to help Lucien infiltrate Parisian high society and marry rich, but his plan is challenged when Lucien falls in love. \u003c\/b\u003e Set in Paris during the 19th century, Honoré de Balzac's \u003ci\u003eScenes from a Courtesan's Life\u003c\/i\u003e follows the scandalous and shocking story of two social climbing men. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 462\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.03 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749886263584,"sku":"9781513280301","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/36d05f78cf7643d780c5ae6093f22874.webp?v=1779940033","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/scenes-from-a-courtesans-life-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}