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A novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the intricacies of relationships and the themes of love, desire, and betrayal, focusing on the life of Marcienne de Sélys, a woman torn between her duties as a wife and her passionate affair with a younger man, Philippe d'Orlhac. The narrative delves into Marcienne's emotional turmoil as she navigates her relationships with her husband, Édouard