The novel "tells the story of the descendants of a persecuted Huguenot whose fortune had been entrusted to a Jewish banker for 150 years. Scattered across the globe, they have inherited medals instructing them to reunite in Paris on 13 February 1832 to claim the fortune. While the Jesuit Order manipulates events and places obstacles in their paths, they are protected by the Wandering Jew and his sister, who are cursed to ensure the family's survival. Combining adventure, mystery and social criticism, The Wandering Jew was one of the greatest literary successes of France at the time and helped establish the popularity of the feuilleton genre ... "--From Wikipedia, viewed August 6, 2025.