This exquisite novella from master of French realism Honore de Balzac illustrates how greed and covetousness can infect and fester in even the most seemingly pure people and environments. An ascetic clergyman becomes the target of a nefarious plot. Will he be able to escape with his few cherished belongings -- and his faith in humanity intact?
| ISBN: | 9781776538263 |
| Publication date: | 1st June 2014 |
| Author: | Balzac, Honore de |
| Publisher: | The Floating Press |
| Format: | Ebook (PDF) |