The Mysteries of Marseilles - (Mint Editions) by Émile Zola (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>The Mysteries of Marseilles</i> (1895) is a novel by French author Émile Zola. Originally serialized in <i>Le Messager de Provence</i> in 1867, <i>The Mysteries of Marseilles</i> was written at the very beginning of Zola's literary career. Intent on exploring taboo and the lives of people on the edge of society, Zola crafts a narrative capable of illuminating the human condition while humanizing those typically disdained by the literary elite. In mid-nineteenth century France, a Second Republic has come into power following the Revolution of 1848, installing Napoleon III as the nation's first president. Over the next several years, the country enters a period of liberal reform and temporary peace. In Marseilles, a poor republican named Philippe Cayot has fallen in love with the young heiress Blanche de Cazalis, a member of one of the city's most influential families. When their affair is discovered, Philippe is sent to prison and Blanche, after giving birth to an illegitimate child, is forced to enter a convent. Undeterred by the tragedy and injustice of these events, Philippe's brother Marius hatches a plan to protect the young lovers, rescue their child, and take control of the de Cazalis family fortune. <i>The Mystery of Marseilles</i> is a story of forbidden love, fading hope, and the false promise of modern life. Written at the very beginning of Zola's career, it shows the innerworkings of a young mind interested in subjects too often ignored by writers, a mind whose guiding principle is truth and truth alone. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Émile Zola's <i>The Mystery of Marseilles</i> is a classic work of French literature reimagined for modern readers.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>In the mid-nineteenth century, France is reeling in the aftermath of the 1848 Revolution, which has led to several years of liberal reform and republicanism under Napoleon III. In Marseilles, a young man named Philippe Cayol is sent to prison following the discovery of a forbidden affair with a millionaire's daughter. <i>The Mysteries of Marseilles</i> is a novel by Émile Zola.</p>
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