This author is primarily known for works written in collaboration with Alexandre Chatrian, under the joint pseudonym Erckmann-Chatrian. Their collaborative efforts form a significant part of the literary output of their time.
Set in the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo, this gripping novel intertwines themes of love and conflict. Characters navigate the tumultuous landscape of a war-torn Europe, facing personal and societal challenges as they seek connection amidst chaos. The story explores the impact of war on relationships and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a poignant reflection on the costs of both love and war.
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Translated From The French, With A Critical Introduction By Prof. Richard Burton, Of The University Of Minnesota, A Frontispiece And Numerous Other Portraits With Descriptive Notes By Octave Uzanne
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Emergeant de la brume, les tours du château des Nideck dressent leur haute masse noire par-dessus les sapins chargés de givre... Le diable a pris place dans ces murs ! Et sa victime n'est autre que le comte Nideck en personne. Le comte est malade. Il va mourir. Et nul ne sait comment arrêter le mal qui le ronge... Une nuit, pourtant, des cris rauques retentissent dans le château... N'est-ce pas lui qu'on entend ? N'est-ce pas lui que l'on voit gravir des rochers abrupts sous la pâle clarté lunaire ? Agenouillée dans la neige, le regard perdu sur la plaine, une vieille femme l'attend... La Peste Noire ! Ses yeux brillent d'un feu sombre ! Son appel a été entendu... Le dernier descendant du seigneur Hugues-le-Loup marche désormais vers son sinistre destin...
