Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 45 Massa, Philippe, marquis de 1831 1911 De Massa, Alexandre Philippe Regnier De Massa, Philippe, marquis Massa, Alexandre-Philippe, marquis de Ranous, Dora Knowlton 1859 1916 Ranous, Dora Knowlton Thompson Knowlton, Dora Ranous Zibeline — Volume 1 This etext was produced by David Widger "Zibeline — Volume 1" by marquis de Philippe Massa is a romantic novel written in the late 19th century, specifically during the period of the Second Empire in France. The story centers around a unique and spirited heroine named Valentine de Vermont, nicknamed Zibeline, who inherits a substantial fortune from her father after his passing. The narrative delves into her adventures in Parisian society, where she is known for her unconventional charm, opulence, and generosity, raising eyebrows and envy among the elite. The book follows Zibeline as she navigates her new life in Paris, a city brimming with social intricacies and flamboyant characters. After inheriting her father's wealth, she embarks on a mission of restitution to a man from whom her father had won his fortune at play, leading her into the tumultuous world of high-stakes gambling and the pursuit of love. Throughout the story, Zibeline's vibrant personality and her interaction with various characters, including a dashing young officer, provide readers with delightful insights into the opulent yet often superficial world of Parisian high society. The author paints a picture of societal norms and romantic pursuits, creating a lush backdrop for a tale of adventure, love, and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Paris (France) -- Fiction Heroines -- Fiction PQ Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 118861 118787 2024-10-02T10:36:00.493423 2023-10-02T09:17:18.532342 text/html text/html 118854 118780 2024-10-02T10:36:00.761419 2023-10-02T09:17:18.674343 text/html text/html 121611 2024-10-02T10:36:07.884375 application/epub+zip 122000 2024-10-02T10:36:03.953421 application/epub+zip 108194 2024-10-02T10:36:02.697408 application/epub+zip 235682 2024-10-02T10:36:10.818354 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220056 2024-10-02T10:36:07.111415 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203593 2022-09-02T12:26:05.879161 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 102757 102735 2024-10-02T10:36:00.095424 2023-10-02T09:17:18.361337 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 98029 2021-01-09T02:38:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 40109 2021-01-09T02:38:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19990 2024-10-02T10:36:10.957352 application/rdf+xml 12749 2024-10-02T10:36:03.265395 image/jpeg 3264 2024-10-02T10:36:02.977395 image/jpeg 121380 2024-10-02T10:36:00.775416 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia