Dangerous Connections, v. 1, 2, 3, 4 A Series of Letters, selected from the Correspondence of a Private Circle; and Published for the Instruction of Society.

"Dangerous Connections" by Choderlos de Laclos showcases a story told through letters that reveals the dark side of high society in old France. The tale follows the Marchioness de Merteuil and Viscount Valmont, two cunning nobles, as they plot elaborate games of seduction and paybacks. Their main target is the naive Cecilia Volanges, whose upcoming marriage makes her the perfect pawn in their twisted schemes. As the letters go back and forth, readers uncover layers of deceit, moral decay, and the tragic consequences of playing with people's lives and hearts, turning a seemingly simple love story into a dangerous web of manipulation and ruin.