Thérèse Raquin

Published in 1867, Thérèse Raquin is a gripping novel that delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the complexities of desire. It follows Thérèse, a half-Algerian orphan, as her monotonous life in provincial France takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of a friend who sparks a series of intense and morally challenging events. The story explores themes of sexual compulsion and its impact on the lives of the characters involved.