Description
In the glittering, treacherous world of Second Empire Paris, Aristide Saccard, a man driven by insatiable ambition, seeks to rebuild his fortune after a devastating financial collapse. This gripping novel plunges into the heart of a society obsessed with wealth, where speculation, manipulation, and seduction are the currencies of power. As Saccard navigates the cutthroat landscape of finance, he encounters a cast of characters as complex and morally ambiguous as the era itself, all while grappling with the intoxicating allure and destructive potential of money. Zola masterfully exposes the corrupting influence of capitalism and the human cost of unchecked avarice in this searing portrait of a nation consumed by its pursuit of riches.
Available Editions
paperback
Mint Editions
Published Jan 1, 2025
428 pages
ISBN: 9798888977200
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Details
First Published
2025
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Money by Emile Zola.