Dangerous Liaisons

Summary

«Dangerous Liaisons» is a novel by French writer Choderlos de Laclos, written in the form of letters. The main plot revolves around the sophisticated intrigues of the Vicomte de Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil, who use seduction and deceit as tools to achieve their goals, causing suffering to those around them. The Marquise de Merteuil enlists Valmont to corrupt the young Cécile, who is just entering society, as revenge against her future fiancé, with whom Merteuil was passionately but unrequitedly in love. Meanwhile, Valmont aims to seduce the married Madame de Tourvel, a woman known for her steadfast morality. Over time, the protagonists' games spiral out of control, leading to unexpected and tragic consequences for both themselves and their victims. This novel is a classic of French literature, reflecting on the moral decay of the aristocracy on the eve of the French Revolution.