The Marriage Contract - Honore De Balzac - Books - Createspace Independent Publishing Platf - 9781518718458 - October 31, 2015
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The Marriage Contract

Honore De Balzac

The Marriage Contract

Monsieur de Manerville, the father, was a worthy Norman gentleman, well known to the Marechael de Richelieu, who married him to one of the richest heiresses of Bordeaux in the days when the old duke reigned in Guienne as governor. The Norman then sold the estate he owned in Bessin, and became a Gascon, allured by the beauty of the chateau de Lanstrac, a delightful residence owned by his wife. During the last days of the reign of Louis XV., he bought the post of major of the Gate Guards, and lived till 1813, having by great good luck escaped the dangers of the Revolution in the following manner.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released October 31, 2015
ISBN13 9781518718458
Publishers Createspace Independent Publishing Platf
Pages 100
Dimensions 152 × 229 × 5 mm   ·   145 g
Language English  

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