The Red Inn

The Red Inn is a novel by the French author Honore De Balzac, first published in 1831. The story is set in a remote inn located in the Pyrenees mountains, where a group of travelers find themselves stranded due to a snowstorm. As they wait for the weather to clear, they begin to share their stories with each other, revealing their secrets, desires, and fears.The central character of the novel is the innkeeper, who is known for his mysterious and sinister demeanor. He is revealed to be a former soldier who has turned to a life of crime, and he uses the inn as a base for his illegal activities. The other characters are a diverse group, including a young couple eloping, a wealthy merchant, a soldier returning from war, and a priest.As the night wears on, tensions rise among the group, and the innkeeper's true intentions become clear. The travelers begin to suspect that they are in grave danger, and they must band together to try to escape the inn and the clutches of the innkeeper.The Red Inn is a suspenseful and atmospheric novel that explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the dark side of human nature. Balzac's vivid descriptions of the rugged mountain landscape and the eerie inn create a haunting and unforgettable setting for this gripping tale.When I had long examined that puzzling face I began to reflect about it. ""Is he ill?"" I said to myself. ""Has he drunk too much wine? Is he ruined by a drop in the Funds? Is he thinking how to cheat his creditors?""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.