Jules Amedee Barbey d’Aurevilly 
Catherine’s Coquetries A Tale of French Country Life 

Catherine’s Coquetries: A Tale of French Country Life is a novel by French author and journalist Jules Amedee Barbey d’Aurevilly. The novel was first published in 1861, and tells the story of Catherine, a beautiful and flirtatious young woman who lives in the French countryside. The novel explores the themes of love, seduction, and betrayal, as Catherine uses her beauty and charm to manipulate the men around her. Through her various coquetries, Catherine causes several love triangles to form, leading to heartbreak and tragedy for several of the novel’s characters. "Catherine’s Coquetries" is considered one of Barbey d’Aurevilly’s most important works, and is notable for its vivid descriptions of French country life and its exploration of the darker side of human nature. The novel has been translated into several languages and remains a classic of French literature.