The Man With The Broken Ear (1872)

The Man With The Broken Ear is a novel written by French author Edmond About and published in 1872. The story revolves around a man named Paul d'Aspremont who, after being injured in a duel, is left with a broken ear. He is subsequently dismissed from his job as a civil servant and forced to leave his home in Paris.D'Aspremont travels to the fictional country of Herzegovina where he becomes embroiled in a political conspiracy involving the country's ruler, Prince Petar II. D'Aspremont is recruited by a group of rebels who are seeking to overthrow the prince and establish a republic. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Maria, who is also involved in the rebellion.The novel explores themes of political corruption, social injustice, and the struggle for freedom. It also touches on the role of women in society and the power of love to overcome adversity.Overall, The Man With The Broken Ear is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century Europe.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.