âThe Girl with the Golden Eyesâ is the third part of a trilogy. Part one is entitled âFerragusâ and part two is âThe Duchesse de Langeaisâ. The three stories are frequently combined under the title âThe Thirteenâ. It tells the story of a rich and ruthless young man in nineteenth century Paris caught up in an amorous entanglement with a mysterious beauty. Henri de Marsay, a young dandy who is obsessed with appearances, a physically beautiful but spiritually empty young man who devotes all his time to the pursuit of sensation and sensual pleasure. He develops a burning lust for the inaccessible golden-eyed girl of the title, Paquita Valdes. He becomes determined to win her love, regardless of whatever, or whoever, stands in his path. If you enjoy the works of HonorĂ© de Balzac then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.