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Love in a Mask, or Imprudence and Happiness

Love in a Mask, or Imprudence and Happiness

By: Honoré de Balzac
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Dive into Love in a Mask, or Imprudence and Happiness, an engaging short novel by Honoré de Balzac, which remained unpublished during his lifetime. The story unfolds at a lively masked ball, where a flirtatious exchange sets the stage for an enchanting tale of romance and intrigue. Balzac masterfully weaves the lives of a captivating young widow with wealth and a dashing cavalry officer, filled with clever twists of hidden identities and unexpected turns. This delightful translation is by Alice M. Ivimy. --Lee SmalleyCopyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction
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    Feb 21 2026
    Dive into Love in a Mask, or Imprudence and Happiness, an engaging short novel by Honoré de Balzac, which remained unpublished during his lifetime. The story unfolds at a lively masked ball, where a flirtatious exchange sets the stage for an enchanting tale of romance and intrigue. Balzac masterfully weaves the lives of a captivating young widow with wealth and a dashing cavalry officer, filled with clever twists of hidden identities and unexpected turns. This delightful translation is by Alice M. Ivimy. --Lee Smalley
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    9 mins
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    010 - loveinamask balzac
    Feb 21 2026
    Dive into Love in a Mask, or Imprudence and Happiness, an engaging short novel by Honoré de Balzac, which remained unpublished during his lifetime. The story unfolds at a lively masked ball, where a flirtatious exchange sets the stage for an enchanting tale of romance and intrigue. Balzac masterfully weaves the lives of a captivating young widow with wealth and a dashing cavalry officer, filled with clever twists of hidden identities and unexpected turns. This delightful translation is by Alice M. Ivimy. --Lee Smalley
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    9 mins
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