Author: Zola, Émile
Synopsis:
In the small town of Plassans, the Rougon family is at the center of a gripping tale of ambition, power, and deceit. As the family members navigate their way through the turbulent years of the Second Empire in France, their relentless pursuit of fortune and social status leads them down a treacherous path. From political intrigue to scandalous affairs, the Rougons will stop at nothing to secure their place in society, even if it means sacrificing their own loved ones. As the family's dark secrets unravel, the reader is drawn into a captivating web of manipulation and betrayal, where the pursuit of wealth becomes a dangerous obsession.
Genres: Historical fiction, family saga, political drama
Themes: Ambition, power, social climbing, corruption, family dynamics
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