The Fate of Eugenie Danglars

Follows Eugenie's rebellion against her arranged marriage and her flight to pursue an artistic career.

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The Independent Spirit

The Independent Spirit A Reluctant Bride Eugenie is intelligent and artistic, wanting to be a musician. She despises the idea of an arranged marriage to Andrea Cavalcanti. She is cold and distant with suitors. The Escape Plan With her friend Louise d'Armilly, Eugenie plans to flee Paris. She dresses as a man and takes a passport in the name of Leon d'Armilly.

Flight to Freedom

Flight to Freedom The Night of the Contract On the night the marriage contract is to be signed, Andrea is arrested. Eugenie seizes the opportunity to escape. She and Louise leave Paris in a post-chaise. A New Life in Brussels The two women arrive in Brussels, where they plan to begin a new life as artists. Eugenie is finally free from the constraints of society. Her fate is left open, but she is determined to be independent.

1839

September 1839