The Wandering Jew — Volume 06 by Eugène Sue

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Author Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857
Title The Wandering Jew — Volume 06
Note Translation of Le Juif errant.
Credits Produced by David Widger and Pat Castevens
Summary "The Wandering Jew — Volume 06" by Eugène Sue is a fictional novel likely written during the mid-19th century. This volume continues the expansive tale of various intertwined characters who navigate the complex social and political fabric of their time, encapsulating themes like justice, inheritance, and betrayal. The plot centers around the mysterious figure of Rodin and other heirs, including Djalma, a young Indian prince, as they grapple with the intrigues surrounding an enormous inheritance. At the start of this sixth volume, the scene unfolds with a tense gathering where heirs are revealing their stakes in a monumental inheritance. Characters like Father d'Aigrigny and Rodin are embroiled in a web of deception, manoeuvering against one another as the notary declares the sole rightful possessor of the estate. The atmosphere is charged with emotion and drama as the heirs face potential disinheritance based on prior legal transgressions. A turning point occurs with the arrival of a mysterious woman who brings a sealed codicil that disrupts everything, postponing the claim to the inheritance and reigniting hope among the rightful heirs, led by characters like Gabriel, Agricola, and Dagobert. The opening sets the stage for a battle of wills, outlining not just personal destinies but also larger themes of morality and justice in a society rife with intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Jesuits -- Fiction
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject Wandering Jew -- Fiction
Subject France -- History -- Louis Philippe, 1830-1848 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 3344
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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