Dangerous Liaisons Av Pierre Choderlos De Laclos

<p><b>Set in France during the </b><b>Ancien Régime, <i>Dangerous Liasons </i>is an extraordinary tale of intrigue and moral depravity where our rival protagonists use seduction as a weapon. </b><br><br>The Marquise de Mertheuil and the Vicomte de Valmont scheme and plot; one obsessed by her own vanity, the other by his lust for a virtuous, married woman. In the pursuit of their own entertainment, de Mertheuil and de Valmont play a dangerous game of seduction, attempting to manipulate the objects of their desire for their own gain. <br><br>Deemed in later years to be something of a political novel that showed the aristocracy for what it really was, this is also a powerful psychological drama showing that those who live by the sword, often die by it.<br><br>This edition is presented with a striking contemporary cover-design, bringing this timeless classic to modern readers.<br><b><br>ABOUT THE SERIES: </b>The <i>Arcturus Classics</i> series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.</p>