Therese Raquin

by Émile ZOLA (1840 - 1902)

04 - Chapter 4

Therese Raquin

An unsatisfied wife kills her weak husband in order to carry on a sordid affair with another man. However, her selfish plans are spoiled when her husband continues to haunt her. This is often said to be Zola's first great novel. (Summary by BellonaTimes)


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05 - Chapter 5 , 06 - Chapter 6 , 07 - Chapter 7 , 08 - Chapter 8 , 09 - Chapter 9 , 10 - Chapter 10 , 11 - Chapter 11 , 12 - Chapter 12 , 13 - Chapter 13 , 14 - Chapter 14 , 15 - Chapter 15 , 16 - Chapter 16 , 17 - Chapter 17 , 18 - Chapter 18 , 19 - Chapter 19 , 20 - Chapter 20 , 21 - Chapter 21 , 22 - Chapter 22 , 23 - Chapter 23 , 24 - Chapter 24 , 25 - Chapter 25 , 26 - Chapter 26 , 27 - Chapter 27 , 28 - Chapter 28 , 29 - Chapter 29 , 30 - Chapter 30 , 31 - Chapter 31 , 32 - Chapter 32 & Afterword