The Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan

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Set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary France, the story follows Diane de Maufrigneuse, an aristocrat navigating love and loss after her husband's exile. Known as the Princesse de Cadignan, she engages in numerous affairs, largely overlooked by her husband. Her life intertwines with that of Michel Chrestien, a passionate republican who secretly adores her, ultimately meeting a tragic fate during a republican uprising. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of societal expectations in 19th-century France.