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Family Happiness

Family Happiness

Written by: Leo Tolstoy
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In Family Happiness, 17-year-old Marya embarks on a whirlwind romance with Sergyei Mikhailitch, a much older family friend. Their marriage begins in bliss, but as they settle into life in St. Petersburg, Maryas fascination with high society creates a growing divide between them. Will their love withstand the challenges of ambition and social allure? (Summary by EvanJ)Copyright Culture and Heritage classics Drama & Plays Social Sciences
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