Serge Panine — Volume 04

Name: Serge Panine — Volume 04
Author: Georges Ohnet

By Georges Ohnet

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The narrative follows a young prince whose extravagant habits and fraught domestic ties leave him insolvent and vulnerable to outside influence. Scenes alternate between society's salons and the cramped offices of banks, where a banker, loyal to the prince's assertive mother-in-law, refuses credit while a shrewd financier offers a path into high-risk business using the prince's name and connections. Through negotiations, social maneuvering, and the temptation of speculative wealth, the work traces how ambition, family authority, and financial power intersect and compel moral compromise to preserve rank and lifestyle.

About the Author

Georges Ohnet

Georges Ohnet was a French novelist and playwright, active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his work "Serge Panine," a multi-volume novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and social dynamics within the context of French society. Ohnet's writing often reflects the complexities of human relationships and the moral dilemmas faced by his characters. In addition to "Serge Panine," he authored several other notable works, including "The Woman of Mystery" and "L'Ame de Pierre." His contributions to literature provide insight into the cultural and social fabric of his time.