Dangerous Acquaintances - by Choderlos de Laclos - Illustrated
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Dangerous Acquaintances by Choderlos de Laclos Illustrated by Alastair hardcover in used condition "This is an epistolary novel of seduction, manipulation, jealousy, and aristocratic intrigue set in pre-Revolutionary France. Told entirely through a series of letters exchanged among its characters, the story centers on the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, two former lovers who use seduction and deception as instruments of power and revenge. However, their calculated games become increasingly complicated as genuine emotions, jealousy, and rivalry threaten their alliance. As their deceptions unravel, the characters face devastating consequences, exposing the hypocrisy and moral corruption beneath the polished surface of aristocratic society. This illustrated edition features artwork by British artist Alastair (Hans Henning Otto Harry Baron von Voigt), known for his elegant and often provocative Art Deco illustrations."
- Condition: Good
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