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Against The Grain, or Against Nature Chapter 1
In which a solitary and fastidious young nobleman traces the decline of his ancient family and grows increasingly alienated from the vapid society around him, his restless spirit seeking refuge from disillusionment and ennui. Tiring of folly and company alike, he resolves to retreat to a secluded haven on the outskirts of Paris, endeavouring to fashion a sanctuary of silence and repose amid the encroaching modern world.
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