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A novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the social dynamics and marriages in provincial France, illustrating the lives of its protagonists, including the central character, Professor Henri Marchal, and Mlle Adda Kolb, the daughter of a chanoine. It explores themes of love, social expectations, and the impact of family ties on personal desires. The opening of the novel introduces