L'Amour Impossible, written by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly and published in 1859, is a novel that explores the complexities of love and desire. The story takes place in 19th century France and follows the lives of two cousins, Marie and Marie-Angelique, who fall in love with the same man, the charming and enigmatic Count Altamira. As the two women vie for Altamira's affection, they are forced to confront their own desires and the societal expectations...
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