Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 145 Massa, Philippe, marquis de 1831 1911 De Massa, Alexandre Philippe Regnier De Massa, Philippe, marquis Massa, Alexandre-Philippe, marquis de Ranous, Dora Knowlton 1859 1916 Ranous, Dora Knowlton Thompson Knowlton, Dora Ranous Zibeline — Volume 1 This etext was produced by David Widger "Zibeline — Volume 1" by marquis de Philippe Massa is a romantic novel written in the late 19th century, specifically during the period of the Second Empire in France. The story centers around a unique and spirited heroine named Valentine de Vermont, nicknamed Zibeline, who inherits a substantial fortune from her father after his passing. The narrative delves into her adventures in Parisian society, where she is known for her unconventional charm, opulence, and generosity, raising eyebrows and envy among the elite. The book follows Zibeline as she navigates her new life in Paris, a city brimming with social intricacies and flamboyant characters. After inheriting her father's wealth, she embarks on a mission of restitution to a man from whom her father had won his fortune at play, leading her into the tumultuous world of high-stakes gambling and the pursuit of love. Throughout the story, Zibeline's vibrant personality and her interaction with various characters, including a dashing young officer, provide readers with delightful insights into the opulent yet often superficial world of Parisian high society. The author paints a picture of societal norms and romantic pursuits, creating a lush backdrop for a tale of adventure, love, and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Paris (France) -- Fiction Heroines -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: French Literature 119033 2025-10-02T09:11:52.029876 text/html 118854 2025-01-08T22:26:09.029550 text/html 121676 2025-10-02T09:11:57.347367 application/epub+zip 121991 2025-10-02T09:11:54.697847 application/epub+zip 108184 2025-10-02T09:11:53.643853 application/epub+zip 235674 2025-10-02T09:11:59.330313 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220056 2025-10-02T09:11:56.696868 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203593 2022-09-02T12:26:05.879161 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 102757 2025-10-02T09:11:51.790886 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 98029 2021-01-09T02:38:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18404 2025-10-02T09:11:59.459332 application/rdf+xml 12749 2025-10-02T09:11:54.124868 image/jpeg 3264 2025-10-02T09:11:53.883833 image/jpeg 40109 2021-01-09T02:38:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 121442 2025-10-02T09:11:52.040878 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia