Its author refers to the inner turmoil of this novel's characters as the "Pascalian aspect," such as Baron de Clappique's obsession with gambling, which is described as "suicide without dying.
In this work, the President of the Chamber of Commerce profits from the Stevenson Plan, but sees his relationship with Valerie break down due to a struggle over a light switch. Its author refers to the inner turmoil of this novel's characters as the "Pascalian aspect," such as Baron de Clappique's obsession with gambling, which is described as "suicide without dying." Characters who organize the central event include the Soviet emissary Katov and Kyo Gisors. This novel begins at "Twelve-Thirty Midnight" on March 21, 1927 with Ch'en Ta Erh, a Chinese terrorist, convincing himself that his target must be assassinated. Published after Les Conquerants and The Royal Way, for 10 points, name this novel about the failed Communist insurrection in Shangai, written by Andre Malraux.
In this work, the President of the Chamber of Commerce profits from the Stevenson Plan, but sees his relationship with Valerie break down due to a struggle over a light switch.
{Man's Fate} [or La {Condition Humane}]