Publisher's Synopsis
""The Brotherhood of Consolation"" is a novel written by the French author Honore de Balzac and originally published in 1893. The story follows the life of a young man named Philippe Bridau, who has been left penniless after his father's death. He joins a secret society called the Brotherhood of Consolation, which aims to help its members in times of need. However, the society is not what it seems, and Philippe soon finds himself embroiled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including his scheming mother, his brother who is a successful artist, and a beautiful woman who captures his heart. As the plot unfolds, Philippe must navigate the dangerous world of the Brotherhood and confront his own desires and ambitions. ""The Brotherhood of Consolation"" is a gripping tale of love, power, and deception, which showcases Balzac's masterful storytelling and keen insight into human nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
