La Grande Breteche
Why did Monsieur de Merret leave his wife and abandon his estate in the novel, La Grande Breteche?
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Merret left his estate after discovering his wife's adultery with the young Spaniard. In response to this betrayal, Merret cruelly condemned the man to a slow and agonizing death while forcing his wife to listen or confess.
La Grande Breteche