The Fortune of the Rougons (Part 2)

Émile Zola

⏱ 8 minFrench classic

Part 2 of 2. As Louis-Napoleon's 1851 coup crushes the Republic, the Rougons stage a massacre to crown themselves the saviours of Plassans — and found their fortune on the blood of their own kin.

Listen to the whole of The Fortune of the Rougons (Part 2) in about 8 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.