The Man with the Broken Ear (1872)

""The Man With The Broken Ear"" is a novel written by French author Edmond About and first published in 1872. The story revolves around a Frenchman named Paul d'Aspremont who travels to a fictional South American country called Aurelia to claim an inheritance left to him by his uncle. However, things take a dark turn when he is mistaken for a political revolutionary and is kidnapped by the country's corrupt government officials. During his captivity, Paul meets a diverse range of characters, including a beautiful woman named Alicia who is also being held captive, a British doctor who helps him escape, and a wealthy American businessman who becomes his ally. Together, they navigate the dangerous political landscape of Aurelia and try to uncover the truth behind the country's corrupt government. Throughout the novel, About explores themes such as political corruption, social inequality, and the struggle for justice in a world where power is often abused. ""The Man With The Broken Ear"" is a thrilling adventure story that also offers a critical commentary on the state of politics and society in 19th century Europe and South America.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.