The Red Neighbour (Classic Reprint)

W. J. Eccott

ISBN 10: 0243916663 / ISBN 13: 9780243916665

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This captivating novel transports readers to the heart of 17th century France, where an aristocratic lady, the Marquise de Polignac, grapples with a dangerous secret that could destroy her reputation. When the mysterious "Red Neighbor," a notorious purveyor of illicit potions and forbidden knowledge, is arrested and thrown into the infamous Conciergerie prison, the Marquise finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and deceit. Desperate to protect her own reputation, she enlists the help of a cunning doctor, Dr. Levani, who offers to purchase the Red Neighbor's secrets in exchange for access to the imprisoned woman. As the doctor delves deeper into the Red Neighbor's world, he uncovers a hidden society of influential patrons who seek to exploit the power of the forbidden. The author paints a vivid portrait of a society on the brink of change, where the old order clashes with the rise of a new, more rational age. Through its exploration of illicit desires, social mores, and the limits of human nature, this book offers a profound meditation on power, morality, and the eternal struggle between tradition and progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9780243916665_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Red Neighbour (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0243916663
• ISBN 13: 9780243916665
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Fiction

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Synopsis

An entrancing historical romance of love, intrigue, and daring in 18th‑century France.

Set against the glittering courts of Paris and the bustling towns of Meaux, this tale follows a noble wife who walks a fine line between duty and desire, and the daring around her that both unsettles and protects the heart she guards. A blend of vivid setting, clever schemes, and mounting tension drives the story as passion and politics intertwine in a world of salons, errands, and peril.

In a time when loyalty and ambition clash, a private longing tests loyalties and sparks bold acts. The narrative shifts between intimate moments of affection and cinematic scenes of escape, capture, and disguise, all framed by the era’s ornate manners and dramatic stakes. The book delivers a sweeping panorama of court life, family duty, and the costs of keeping secrets.

• Rich period detail that brings salons, wardrobes, and daily life to vivid life
• A love story set against political intrigue and social expectations
• Swift, suspenseful episodes of pursuit, concealment, and daring saves
• A portrait of resilience in a world where appearances mask deeper motives

Ideal for fans of historical romance and adventurous tales with a cinematic sense of place.