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Classics · DarkTwo aristocrats who play games of seduction
Les Liaisons dangereuses
See it on Amazon1782Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
The Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, former lovers, amuse themselves by seducing and ruining others, in a series of letters. Laclos’s 1782 novel is a classic of cynical wit.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Seduction · Letters · France
Screen adaptation
Dangerous Liaisons (1988) · Valmont (1989) · Cruel Intentions (1999)
See it on AmazonAbout the author
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