{"product_id":"madame-firmiani-9781419131943","title":"Madame Firmiani","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Honore De Balzac\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: European - French\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMadame Firmiani is a novella written by Honore De Balzac, a renowned French author. The story is set in Paris during the 1820s and revolves around the life of Madame Firmiani, a wealthy and beautiful widow who is known for her lavish parties and social gatherings. The protagonist of the story is Monsieur de Bourbonne, a young man who falls in love with Madame Firmiani and is determined to win her heart.As the story progresses, Monsieur de Bourbonne discovers that Madame Firmiani is not as she seems. She has a dark secret that she has been hiding from the world, and it is only through his persistence and determination that he is able to uncover the truth. The novella explores themes of love, deception, and the power of secrets, as well as the social norms and expectations of the French aristocracy during the 19th century.Balzac's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions and intricate characterizations, and Madame Firmiani is no exception. The novella is a masterful work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the world of the French aristocracy during a time of great social and political upheaval. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature or the history of France during the 19th century.The brightest memories of the old man faded at the sight of his nephew's so-called mistress. His anger died away at the gracious exclamation which came from his lips as he looked at her. By one of those fortunate accidents which happen only to pretty women, it was a moment when all her beauties shone with peculiar lustre, due perhaps to the wax-lights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47588350492823,"sku":"9781419131943","price":1635.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781419131943.webp?v=1774967844","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/madame-firmiani-9781419131943","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}