Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 167 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 2 This etext was produced by David Widger "Zibeline — Volume 2" by marquis de Philippe Massa is a fictional narrative likely set in the mid to late 19th century. This novel unfolds within the high society of Paris, addressing themes of social class, philanthropy, and the complexities of personal relationships amidst the backdrop of aristocratic life. The plot centers on Zibeline, a strong-willed heiress navigating her place in a society filled with intrigue and speculation. The story dives into the life of Valentine de Vermont, known as Zibeline, as she becomes involved with philanthropic efforts, particularly focusing on an orphanage for children of deceased laborers. Her wealth and desire to engage in charitable actions make her both a subject of admiration and gossip. As Zibeline garners the attention of the social elite, interactions with characters like the Duke, the General de Prerolles, and the actress Eugenie Gontier expose underlying tensions and jealousy. The narrative explores Zibeline's bold attempts to redefine her role and influence while also navigating the complexities of love, reputation, and ambition in the intricate social tapestry of Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Paris (France) -- Fiction Heroines -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 94147 2025-10-02T09:11:59.858324 text/html 93968 2025-01-08T22:26:17.700525 text/html 111886 2025-10-02T09:12:05.022326 application/epub+zip 111867 2025-10-02T09:12:02.518348 application/epub+zip 97610 2025-10-02T09:12:01.461315 application/epub+zip 216474 2025-10-02T09:12:06.821303 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204703 2025-10-02T09:12:04.372313 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 188293 2022-09-02T12:26:14.556234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 78091 2025-10-02T09:11:59.628308 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 73363 2021-01-09T02:38:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17984 2025-10-02T09:12:06.946269 application/rdf+xml 12826 2025-10-02T09:12:01.943315 image/jpeg 3262 2025-10-02T09:12:01.701296 image/jpeg 29792 2021-01-09T02:38:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 111827 2025-10-02T09:11:59.866360 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