Dangerous Liaisons - Les Liasions Dangereuses Author:Choderlos de Laclos, Richard Aldington (Translator) The Vicomte de Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil, narcissistic rivals and former lovers. But now they have become partners in a perverse game of sexual chess and avidly promote each other's amorous exploits. Expertly they attempt to go the other one better in seduction and betrayal of the innocent and virtuous, to control and exploit othe... more »rs, all the while enjoying their cruel games and boasting about their talent for manipulation. « less