Paul Morand

Lewis and Irene

"Lewis and Irene" by Paul Morand is a novel published in 1924. It follows the turbulent romance between Lewis, a French financial speculator, and Irene Apostolatos, a young Greek widow from a banking family. When their business rivalry sparks attraction, the couple attempts domestic life—only to find themselves suffocated by boredom. Secret dealings and betrayal threaten their bond, forcing them to redefine their relationship. A story of ambition, desire, and the impossibility of choosing between passion and profit.