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The Son of Clemenceau, A Novel of Modern Love and Life

By Alexandre Dumas

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a city divided, a student's valiant defense of a singer ignites a perilous journey through love, vengeance, and the stark realities of urban life.

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2004-10-01
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Summary

"The Son of Clemenceau: A Novel of Modern Love and Life" by Alexandre Dumas is a story set against the detailed landscape of Munich, a city of both prominence and poverty, where the lives of students and beggars are destined to collide. As a sequel to "The Clemenceau Case," a student, drawn to Munich history, finds himself captivated by a mysterious singer and her musical abilities, but also entangled in its darker underside. This intersection throws him into a chaotic world, including a confrontation with a brutish baron defending a young woman. This act of bravery draws the student into a tangled web of jealousy, vengeance, and survival. As the days go on, the student's life becomes intertwined with those of the city's outcasts, led by Baboushka and her daughter, and he is thrust into a battle against societal decay.

About the Author

Alexandre Dumas fils was a French author and playwright, best known for the romantic novel La Dame aux Camélias, published in 1848, which was adapted into Giuseppe Verdi's 1853 opera La traviata, as well as numerous stage and film productions.

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