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The Magic Skin

Honore de Balzac

Narrated by John Bolen

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9 hrs 56 mins
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Unabridged Audiobook
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Tantor Audio
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In this thought-provoking tale, Raphael, a struggling writer plagued by debt and a broken heart, finds himself on the brink of suicide. His fate changes when he encounters the "Magic Skin" in an antiquity shop, which promises the fulfillment of his desires but at a steep price. This parable explores the profound themes of power and its consequences against the backdrop of 19th century France.
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