
Les liaisons dangereuses, volume 2 (of 2)
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Les liaisons dangereuses, volume 2 (of 2)" by Choderlos de Laclos is a French epistolary novel published in 1782. Two manipulative aristocrats, the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, pursue elaborate schemes of seduction and revenge against innocent victims. Their dangerous game of betrayal escalates as they turn against each other, leading to devastating consequences for all involved. Written through fictional letters, this scandalous work explores corruption among the French nobility and remains celebrated for its psychological depth and moral complexity.
- Epistolary fiction
- France
- Man-woman relationships
- Aristocracy (Social class)
- Seduction
- Mock-heroic literature
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #69913. Les liaisons dangereuses, volume 2 (of 2) on Wikipedia.

