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Rush for the Spoil, Book Two of Rougon-Macquart Cycle

Rush for the Spoil, Book Two of Rougon-Macquart Cycle

By: Émile Zola
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In the captivating second installment of Émile Zolas monumental Rougon-Macquart Cycle, The Rush for the Spoil (originally titled La Curee), we follow Aristide Siccard—formerly known as Aristide Rougon—and his family as they navigate the bustling streets of Paris during the opulent Second Empire. With their sights set on fortune, they engage in the cutthroat world of land speculation, revealing the moral complexities of ambition and greed. Join us for a thrilling exploration of wealth and its consequences, narrated by Mark Leder.Copyright Culture and Heritage classics Art Economics Literary History & Criticism
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  • 015 - Chapter Seven

    015 - Chapter Seven
    Feb 17 2026
    In the captivating second installment of Émile Zolas monumental Rougon-Macquart Cycle, The Rush for the Spoil (originally titled La Curee), we follow Aristide Siccard—formerly known as Aristide Rougon—and his family as they navigate the bustling streets of Paris during the opulent Second Empire. With their sights set on fortune, they engage in the cutthroat world of land speculation, revealing the moral complexities of ambition and greed. Join us for a thrilling exploration of wealth and its consequences, narrated by Mark Leder.
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    56 mins
  • 014 - Chapter Six Part Two

    014 - Chapter Six Part Two
    Feb 17 2026
    In the captivating second installment of Émile Zolas monumental Rougon-Macquart Cycle, The Rush for the Spoil (originally titled La Curee), we follow Aristide Siccard—formerly known as Aristide Rougon—and his family as they navigate the bustling streets of Paris during the opulent Second Empire. With their sights set on fortune, they engage in the cutthroat world of land speculation, revealing the moral complexities of ambition and greed. Join us for a thrilling exploration of wealth and its consequences, narrated by Mark Leder.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 013 - Chapter Six Part One

    013 - Chapter Six Part One
    Feb 17 2026
    In the captivating second installment of Émile Zolas monumental Rougon-Macquart Cycle, The Rush for the Spoil (originally titled La Curee), we follow Aristide Siccard—formerly known as Aristide Rougon—and his family as they navigate the bustling streets of Paris during the opulent Second Empire. With their sights set on fortune, they engage in the cutthroat world of land speculation, revealing the moral complexities of ambition and greed. Join us for a thrilling exploration of wealth and its consequences, narrated by Mark Leder.
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    57 mins
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