Henri is a shameless and spoiled heir. When he falls in love with the beautiful Paquita, he simply must seduce her. But Paquita already has a lover. Brimming with anger and revenge upon this realisation, his disillusioned heart sets out to murder. Who will meet their end? And more importantly, what secrets will the entangled web of love uncover? Crafted with spellbinding extravagance, âThe Girl with the Golden Eyesâ captures the underside of Parisian society. Bursting with passionate emotion and uncontrollable wrath, the intoxicating tale is perfect for fans of Netflixâs âBridgertonâ
HonorĂ© de Balzac (1799-1850) was a French novelist and playwright, most famous for his collection of novels and plays named âThe Human Comedyâ. Celebrated today as one of the greatest French writers and founders of realism, his works captures detailed observations of humanity and post-Napoleonic French society. A master-creator of realistic characters which navigate complex webs of moral and social dilemmas, Balzacâs work has inspired BBC series starring Helen Mirren and Margaret Tyzack.