The Ironmaster : Kessinger Publishing : 9781104576011 : 1104576015 : 10 May 2009 : The Ironmaster: Or Love And Pride is a novel written by French author Georges Ohnet and first published in 1884. The story is set in the industrial city of Rouen in the mid-19th century and revolves around the life of a wealthy ironmaster, Andr????? Fauvel. Fauvel is a proud and ambitious man who has worked hard to build his fortune and reputation in the iron industry. He is married to a beautiful and devoted wife, Claire, and has a son, Paul, whom he hopes will one day take over his business. However, Fauvel's world is turned upside down when he discovers that his wife has been having an affair with his business partner, Jacques de Boisdhyver. Fauvel is devastated by the betrayal and becomes consumed by a desire for revenge. He uses his power and influence to ruin de Boisdhyver's business and reputation, but in doing so, he also puts his own business and family at risk. Meanwhile, his son Paul falls in