Le Cocu is a novel written by Charles Paul de Kock and first published in 1904. The story is set in France and revolves around the character of Monsieur de Clairval, a wealthy and respected member of society who discovers that his wife has been unfaithful to him. The novel explores the themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal as Monsieur de Clairval struggles to come to terms with his wife's infidelity and the shame it brings upon him. Along the way,...