"Conscience — Volume 2" by Hector Malot is a psychological fiction that grapples with the tumultuous inner life of Saniel, a man consumed by a sinister plot against Caffie. The story opens with Saniel awakening, his mind besieged by the specter with a deadly act, symbolized by the knife that haunts his thoughts. The narrative explores the depths of Saniel's internal battle as he meticulously plans the act, weighing the consequences and wrestling with his own conscience. As he navigates the treacherous waters of desire versus morality, we are invited to witness his journey and witness the unfolding drama of a man entangled in his psychological turmoil. Saniel's emotional landscape is painted with such vividity that we come to know his fear, determination, and desperate attempts to find justification for his actions, creating a suspenseful atmosphere where the consequences of his choices hang heavy in the air.
Conscience — Volume 2
By Hector Malot
Obsessed with ending a life, a man wages war against his own troubled mind as he contemplates a sinister plan, blurring the line between thought and action.
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About the AuthorHector-Henri Malot was a French writer born in La Bouille, Seine-Maritime. He studied law in Rouen and Paris, but eventually literature became his passion. He worked as a dramatic critic for Lloyd Francais and as a literary critic for L'Opinion Nationale.
Hector-Henri Malot was a French writer born in La Bouille, Seine-Maritime. He studied law in Rouen and Paris, but eventually literature became his passion. He worked as a dramatic critic for Lloyd Francais and as a literary critic for L'Opinion Nationale.
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