Thérèse Raquin (novel)

*Thérèse Raquin* by Émile Zola is a dark, psychological novel about a woman trapped in a stifling marriage with her sickly husband. She begins an affair with Laurent, and their secret relationship leads to guilt, obsession, and eventually murder. The story explores themes of desire, morality, and the destructive power of repressed emotions. As their guilt consumes them, the novel vividly portrays how their actions spiral into chaos, highlighting the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of moral corruption.