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This was a fantastic novel, just a shade below Père Goriot in my estimation. The title is perfect, as Lucien Chardon, his sister Eve, and her husband David Sechard are stripped of their illusions: the purity of art, the truth of friendship, talent, honor, and trust. Lucien's attempts to make his way in "society", in the bohemian scene, in the publishing world - all lead him to betray himself, his principles, and those he loves: "Lucien, who always fell for paradox, mounted his muse on that capri
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