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Monsieur, or The Prince of Darkness (1974), is the first volume in Lawrence Durrell's The Avignon Quintet. Published from 1974 to 1985, this sequence of five interrelated novels explore the lives of a group of Europeans before, during, and after World War II.
- Lawrence Durrell
- 1974
Jan 1, 1974 · The diplomat Piers, his sister Sylvie, and the English doctor Bruce are at the heart of Durrell's new creation, as is the medieval walled city of Avignon. And haunting them all is Monsieur, Prince of Darkness, whose ancient satanic rites still flourish in the modern world.
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- Lawrence Durrell
Jun 12, 2012 · From the olive trees of southern France to Gnostic cults in Egypt, a man and his lovers are invented and reinvented in this first volume of a great literary adventure.For British doctor Bruce Drexel, a return to Provence is bittersweet.
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- Lawrence Durrell
Set against the backdrop of post-war Europe, the story delves into Monsieur's mysterious past, his involvement in espionage, and his relationships with various intriguing characters. Through vivid prose and intricate storytelling, the book delves into themes of identity, love, and the blurred lines between good and evil, leaving readers ...
Jun 12, 2012 · Books. Monsieur: Or, The Prince of Darkness. Lawrence Durrell. Open Road Media, Jun 12, 2012 - Fiction - 304 pages. From the olive trees of southern France to Gnostic cults in Egypt, a man and...
Jan 1, 2001 · A novel of ideas, action, mystery, of human aspiration and self-destruction, set in Avignon. The moments of happiness experienced by the diplomat Piers de Nogaret, his sister Sylvie, and Bruce, the earnest English doctor, are fleeting in the face of darker problems. Report an issue with this product or seller. Book 1 of 5. The Avignon Quintet.
- Lawrence Durrell
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- Lawrence Durrell
