The Secret of William Stoyerts

Author: Jules Verne
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Publication Date: 2002-07-01
Features: The story takes place in Laz, Hungary in the 19th century. William Stoeckl, a nobleman, attempts to propose to the esteemed Mirra Rodensche, but fails. He then uses the invisibility technique left behind by his father to maliciously disrupt and sabotage Mirra's wedding, even openly provoking the entire town. In the end, the mischievous Stoeckl dies at the hands of revenge, while the beautiful and kind Mirra... This novel showcases an lesser-known aspect of Verne's talent and reflects the author's melancholic views on art: an artwork is only considered complete after its model disappears.