A Cruel Enigma (1887)

A Cruel Enigma is a novel written by French author Paul Bourget in 1887. The story is set in Paris and revolves around the life of a young man named Andr����� Mariolle. The protagonist is a successful journalist who is admired by many, but he is secretly unhappy and unfulfilled. He is in love with a married woman named Madame de Burne, who is also his friend's wife. As the story progresses, Mariolle's obsession with Madame de Burne intensifies, and he becomes increasingly jealous and possessive. He is torn between his desire for her and his loyalty to his friend. Meanwhile, Madame de Burne is struggling with her own feelings for Mariolle and her commitment to her husband. The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and morality. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions. A Cruel Enigma is considered one of Bourget's most significant works and is an excellent example of French literature from the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.