Domestic Peace
1834
Domestic Peace, first published in 1834, is a novella by Honoré de Balzac, part of his larger work, The Human Comedy. Set during the Napoleonic era, it revolves around a grand ball where a mysterious young woman captures the attention of several suitors, including the lawyer Martial de la Roche-Hugon and the unfaithful Comte de Soulanges. The narrative explores themes of marital discord, societal expectations, and the complexities of love, revealing the fragility of domestic peace amidst the opulence of aristocratic life.
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