Publisher's Synopsis
The Girl With The Golden Eyes is a novel by French author Honore De Balzac. The story revolves around a wealthy and powerful man named Henri de Marsay, who becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman known only as the ""Girl with the Golden Eyes"". Despite her beauty and allure, the girl is shrouded in secrecy and refuses to reveal her true identity to Henri.As Henri becomes more and more obsessed with the girl, he begins to uncover her dark past and the secrets that she has been hiding from him. Along the way, he is forced to confront his own desires and the complexities of love, power, and morality.The novel is a haunting and intense exploration of the human psyche, with Balzac delving deep into the themes of passion, obsession, and the darker side of human nature. It is a gripping and thought-provoking read that is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.She belongs to that feminine variety which the Romans call fulva, flava--the woman of fire. And in chief, what struck me the most, what I am still taken with, are her two yellow eyes, like a tiger's, a golden yellow that gleams, living gold, gold which thinks, gold which loves, and is determined to take refuge in your pocket.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.
