The Girl with the Golden Eyes
The Girl with the Golden Eyes is a classic romance novel by Honoré de Balzac. Key subjects include siblings and man-woman relationships.
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About The Girl with the Golden Eyes
"The Girl with the Golden Eyes" by Honoré de Balzac is a novella published in 1835. This dark tale of obsession follows Henri de Marsay, a wealthy heir who becomes infatuated with the mysterious and beautiful Paquita Valdes. He devises a plan to seduce her, but his success leads to a disturbing discovery about her other lover. What begins as a story of desire spirals into jealousy, violence, and a shocking revelation that connects de Marsay to Paquita in an unexpected way.
Free audiobook
The Girl with the Golden Eyes — LibriVox recording, 4 h 30 min in 11 sections.
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Quick answers
Who wrote The Girl with the Golden Eyes?
The Girl with the Golden Eyes was written by Honoré de Balzac.
What genre is The Girl with the Golden Eyes?
It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.
Is The Girl with the Golden Eyes free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of The Girl with the Golden Eyes?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 4 h 30 min.
What books are similar to The Girl with the Golden Eyes?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Children of the Abbey, The Great Gatsby and Jane Eyre.
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