Publisher's Synopsis
""The Lily of the Valley"" is a novel written by the French author Honore de Balzac. It tells the story of a young man named Felix de Vandenesse who falls in love with an older woman named Madame de Mortsauf, who is married and has children. Despite the obstacles in their way, Felix and Madame de Mortsauf embark on a passionate love affair that changes both of their lives forever.The novel explores themes of love, passion, morality, and societal expectations. It is set in the French countryside and depicts the beauty of nature and the complexities of human relationships. Balzac's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions and psychological depth, and ""The Lily of the Valley"" is no exception.Overall, ""The Lily of the Valley"" is a classic work of French literature that continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and compelling characters.These arrangements and this new happiness shed some balm upon the count's sore mind. The presence of the Duchesse de Lenoncourt at Clochegourde was a great event to the neighborhood. I reflected gloomily that she was a great lady, and the thought made me conscious of the spirit of caste in the daughter which the nobility of her sentiments had hitherto hidden from me. Who was I--poor, insignificant, and with no future but my courage and my faculties?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.
