The Wandering Jew — Complete by Eugène Sue

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By Jason Bauer Posted on Jan 12, 2026
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Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857 Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857
English
Hey, have you ever read a book that feels like ten stories in one? That's 'The Wandering Jew.' Forget what you think you know about that legend. This is a wild, sprawling French epic from the 1840s that starts with a cursed immortal, a mysterious inheritance, and a secret society of Jesuits plotting across Europe. It follows two families over generations, mixing high drama with sharp social criticism. It's long, it's messy, and it's completely addictive. If you love complex characters, historical intrigue, and stories that aren't afraid to tackle big ideas about money, power, and justice, you need to give this classic a shot.
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and he became popular as a writer of romance and fictionized fact. His plays, however, were persistent failures. When he published “The Mysteries of Paris”, his national fame was assured, and with the writing of “The Wandering Jew” he achieved world-wide renown. Then, at the height of his literary career, Eugene Sue was driven into exile after Louis Napoleon overthrew the Constitutional Government in a coup d’etat and had himself officially proclaimed Emperor Napoleon III. The author of “The Wandering Jew” died in banishment five years later. Book I. Part First.--The Transgression. Prologue.--The Lands End of the World. I. Morok II. The Travellers III. The Arrival IV. Morok and Dagobert V. Rose and Blanche VI. The Secret VII. The Traveller VIII. Extracts from General Simon’s Diary IX. The Cages X. The Surprise XI. Jovial and Death XII. The Burgomaster XIII. The Judgment XIV. The Decision XV. The Despatches XVI. The Orders Book II. Interval.--The Wandering Jew’s Sentence. XVII. The Ajoupa XVIII. The Tattooing XIX. The Smuggler XX. M. Joshua Van Dael XXI. The Ruins of Tchandi XXII. The Ambuscade XXIII. M. Rodin XXIV. The Tempest XXV. The Shipwreck XXVI. The Departure for Paris XXVII. Dagobert’s Wife XXVIII. The Sister of the Bacchanal Queen XXIX. Agricola Baudoin XXX. The Return XXXI. Agricola and Mother Bunch XXXII. The Awakening XXXIII. The Pavilion XXXIV. Adrienne at her Toilet XXXV. The Interview Book III. XXXVI. A Female Jesuit XXXVII. The Plot XXXVIII. Adrienne’s Enemies XXXIX. The Skirmish XL. The Revolt XLI. Treachery XLII. The Snare XLIII. A False Friend XLIV. The Minister’s Cabinet XLV. The Visit XLVI. Presentiments XLVII. The Letter XLVIII. The Confessional XLIX. My Lord and Spoil-sport L. Appearances LI. The Convent LII. The Influence of a Confessor LIII. The Examination Book IV. Part Second.--The Chastisement. Prologue.--The Bird’s-Eye View of Two Worlds. I. The Masquerade II. The Contrast III. The Carouse IV. The Farewell V. The Florine VI. Mother Sainte-Perpetue VII. The Temptation VIII. Mother Bunch and Mdlle. De Cardoville IX. The Encounters--The Meeting XI. Discoveries XII. The Penal Code XIII. Burglary Book V. XIV. The Eve of a Great Day XV. The Thug XVI. The Two Brothers of the Good Work XVII. The House in the Rue Saint-Francois XVIII. Debit and Credit XIX. The Heir XX. The Rupture XXI. The Change XXII. The Red Room XXIII. The Testament XXIV. The Last Stroke of Noon XXV. The Deed of Gift Book VI. Part Second.--The Chastisement. (Concluded.) XXVI. A Good Genius XXVII. The First Last, And the Last First XXVIII. The Stranger XXIX. The Den XXX. An Unexpected Visit XXXI. Friendly Services XXXII. The Advice XXXIII. The Accuser XXXIV. Father d’Aigrigny’s Secretary XXXV. Sympathy XXXVI. Suspicions XXXVII. Excuses XXXVIII. Revelations XXXIX. Pierre Simon Book VII. XL. The East Indian in Paris XLI. Rising XLII. Doubts XLIII. The Letter XLIV. Adrienne and Djalma XLV. The Consultation XLVI. Mother Bunch’s Diary XLVII. The Diary Continued XLVIII. The Discovery XLIX. The Trysting-Place of the Wolves L. The Common Dwelling-House LI. The Secret LII. Revelations Book VIII. Part Third.--The Redemption. I. The Wandering Jew’s Chastisement II. The Descendants of the Wandering Jew III. The Attack IV. The Wolves and the Devourers V. The Return VI. The Go-Between VII. Another Secret VIII. The Confession IX. Love X. The Execution XI. The Champs-Elysees XII. Behind the Scenes XIII. Up with the Curtain XIV. Death Book IX. XV. The Constant Wanderer XVI. The Luncheon XVII. Rendering the Account XVIII. The Square of Notre Dame XIX. The Cholera Masquerade XX. The Defiance XXI. Brandy to the Rescue XXII. Memories XXIII. The Poisoner XXIV. In the Cathedral XXV. The Murderers XXVI. The...

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Eugène Sue's The Wandering Jew is a monumental novel. The story kicks off with a strange will. A rich industrialist leaves his fortune not to his greedy relatives, but to the long-lost descendants of a persecuted ancestor. The hunt for these rightful heirs is on, but they're scattered across the world. Standing in the way is a ruthless secret society within the Jesuit order, determined to seize the money for themselves. Watching over it all is the Wandering Jew himself, Ahasuerus, an immortal figure cursed to walk the earth, who becomes an unexpected protector of the family.

The Story

We follow two main branches of the Rennepont family across continents and decades. From the jungles of India to the streets of Paris, their lives are constantly threatened by the conspirators who want the inheritance. The plot is a rollercoaster of kidnappings, poisonings, secret identities, and last-minute rescues. It's part family saga, part political thriller, and part social novel, all held together by the central mystery: will the good descendants find each other and claim their legacy before the villains destroy them?

Why You Should Read It

Don't let its age fool you. This book has incredible energy. Sue paints vivid, often heartbreaking portraits of the poor and the oppressed alongside the corrupt elite. His villains are deliciously wicked, and his heroes are deeply human. Yes, it's a product of its time with some dated views, but its anger at social injustice feels surprisingly modern. The scale is breathtaking—you get completely lost in this world.

Final Verdict

Perfect for readers who love getting swept up in a big, ambitious story. If you enjoy Victor Hugo's depth or Dumas's adventure, you'll find a kindred spirit here. It demands some patience—this isn't a short book—but the payoff is a rich, dramatic, and thought-provoking experience you won't forget. A true landmark of popular fiction.



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As an avid reader, the examples used throughout the text are practical and relevant. I learned so much from this.

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Carol Lopez
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My professor recommended this and the clarity of explanations makes revisiting sections worthwhile. Simply brilliant.

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