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First appearing in 1782, Dangerous Liaisons is one of the most scandalous and controversial novels in European literature. The plot unfolds through a series of letters as the two main protagonists, the Vicomte de Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil, attempt to bring about the seduction of a young woman. The epistolary nature of the novel gives a multi-faceted perspective of the action, which places the book firmly in the tradition of libertine literature.

From the sumptuous private drawing rooms of 18th-century Paris to the decadent estates and chateaus of the French countryside, La Marquise de Merteuil and Le Vicomte de Valmont hatch a long-distance plan of vengeance and seduction. Valmont is determined to conquer the famously pious Madame de Tourvel, whose husband is abroad on business. However, Merteuil has other plans.

As the world is shaken by a virus, Shobhaa De – a writer who understands the human heart and how it beats – felt the need to document not just what she is going through personally but what the entire world is experiencing. And out of this need emerged many unique narratives ... Lockdown...

Isabel Diaz's post-college life couldn't be better. She's finally putting herself out there on dating app Darkest Desires. Plus, she has an amazing job leading the graphic design team at a hot Seattle startup. But everything changes when the startup is sold off and Scarlett Black takes over as CEO. Scarlett is just as ruthless as her formidable reputation suggests. But there's something mysterious about the icy older woman that draws Isabel to her.

Step into the captivating world of Les Liaisons dangereuses, also known as Dangerous Liaisons. While many may recall the iconic performances of Glenn Close and John Malkovich from the film adaptation, this compelling epistolary novel unveils a darker tale. Follow the journey of Cécile de Volanges, a young girl ensnared in a web of manipulation by the cunning Vicomte de Valmont and the ruthless Comtesse de Merteuil. Will she find her way, or become just a pawn in their dangerous game? Join us for this intricate narrative, beautifully narrated by an ensemble cast. (Summary by Nadine) Readers ...

As the world is shaken by a virus, Shobhaa De – a writer who understands the human heart and how it beats – felt the need to document not just what she is going through personally but what the entire world is experiencing. And out of this need emerged many unique narratives ... Lockdown...

As the world is shaken by a virus, Shobhaa De – a writer who understands the human heart and how it beats – felt the need to document not just what she is going through personally but what the entire world is experiencing. And out of this need emerged many unique narratives ... Lockdown...

As the world is shaken by a virus, Shobhaa De – a writer who understands the human heart and how it beats – felt the need to document not just what she is going through personally but what the entire world is experiencing. And out of this need emerged many unique narratives ... Lockdown...

The story, composed entirely of letters written by the various characters to each other, tells of the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, two rivals who use sex as a weapon to humiliate and degrade others, uncaring of those who face social ruin or whose hearts are broken. It depicts a decadent and corrupt aristocracy exposing the perversions of the so-called Ancien Regime. The relevance of this grew due to the ensuing the French Revolution.

Lose yourself in this grumpy/sunshine historical sapphic romance! A love story onstage And one waiting in the wings? Ruth Connell’s beloved theater is under threat! In desperation, she approaches reclusive playwright Artemis Goode. If Artemis can write a hit, Ruth can save her troupe from...

Les Liaisons dangereuses de Pierre Choderlos de Laclos est un roman épistolaire publié en 1782, qui dévoile les intrigues perverses et manipulatrices de l’aristocratie française à la veille de la Révolution. Le roman suit les échanges de lettres entre deux libertins cyniques, la marquise de Merteuil et le vicomte de Valmont, qui orchestrent des jeux de séduction cruels dans le but de dominer leurs victimes innocentes. Ces deux personnages principaux utilisent leur intelligence et leur charme pour manipuler les autres à des fins de vengeance et de plaisir.

A Liaison with Her Leading Lady Lose yourself in this grumpy/sunshine historical sapphic romance! A love story onstage And one waiting in the wings? Ruth Connell’s beloved theater is under threat! In desperation, she approaches reclusive playwright Artemis Goode. If Artemis can write a hit...

La jeune Cécile de Volanges quitte son couvent pour faire l'apprentissage du monde et épouser le comte de Gercourt, mais une de ses parentes, la marquise de Merteuil, entend profiter de ce projet de mariage pour se venger d'une infidélité que lui a faite autrefois Gercourt. Elle charge donc son complice, le vicomte de Valmont, de pervertir Cécile avant ses noces.

By the time the agoraphobic, unhinged, and musically gifted Grayson James came crashing into my life, I was deeply infatuated with his elder sibling. But that didn't stop him from ruining everything. He stole something that wasn't his to have. Something I hadn't known I was giving him. After realizing he was unsatisfied with that little taste, he wanted more—wanted me. Now, he's asked me to keep him company while he hides out in his family's rustic mountainside estate. Blackmailed me, really. Unfortunately, I need the money, the escape. It's not like I have much of a choice.

In this age of prophetic strife, spiritual darkness collides with servants of the Cross. Christians worldwide are persecuted at a heightened level, and while no safety seems to exist, one man steps forward to lend a hand to the defenseless laborers. Corban Dowler, an old-school spy, accepted Christ's gift of salvation six years ago, then resigned from the morally compromising C.I.A.. He now desires to help fulfill God's Great Commission, so builds the Commission of International Laborers (COIL) organization.

Dès leur parution en 1782, "Les liaisons dangereuses" connaissent un engouement, une vogue qui ne se dément pas. Bonheur des mots, passion d'une intrigue conduite comme un drame classique, "Les liaisons" conduisent dans les méandres du cœur humain, pétri d'amour et de vanité, mais aussi au sein d'une société marquée du double sceau de la frivolité et de la destruction.

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Se tenir informer de l’actualité du droit social et des RH : c’est ce que vous propose la chaîne Liaisons Sociales animée par les rédactions Liaisons Sociales et Lamy, composées de journalistes spécialisés. Les sujets abordés par ces podcasts portent sur l’actualité sociale et des ressources humaines. Ils sont destinés aux professionnels des RH, aux syndicalistes et représentants du personnel, aux juristes en droit social, aux experts... Ils traitent de droit social et de gestion des ressources humaines, à travers des questions liées à l’emploi, au dialogue social, aux ...

In this vivid reimagining of the French classic Les Liaisons Dangereuses, it’s the summer when Jackie Robinson breaks Major League Baseball’s color barrier and a sweltering stretch has Harlem’s elite fleeing the city for Westchester County’s breezier climes, two predators stalk amidst...

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