Publisher's Synopsis
Mlle De Scud�����ri is a novella written by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, originally published in German in 1819. The story is set in 17th century Paris and follows the titular character, Mlle De Scud�����ri, a wealthy and respected writer and patron of the arts. When a series of robberies and murders occur in the city, suspicion falls on a young artist named Olivier Brusson, who had been in Mlle De Scud�����ri's company shortly before one of the crimes was committed. Despite her initial belief in his innocence, Mlle De Scud�����ri becomes increasingly conflicted as more evidence surfaces against Brusson. The story explores themes of justice, morality, and the power of art to influence perception and reality.He heaved a hollow sigh, glared at La Martini�����re with a terrible expression, and grasped his dagger. She silently commended her soul to God, but stood firm and looked him straight in the face, pressing herself more firmly against the door through which he would have to pass in order to reach her mistress.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
