Colonel Chabert

Colonel Chabert is a novel written by the French author, Honore De Balzac. The story is set in early 19th century Paris, and follows the life of Colonel Chabert, a veteran of the Napoleonic Wars. After being presumed dead during a battle, Chabert returns to Paris years later to reclaim his identity and his property, only to find that his wife has remarried and his estate has been taken over by her new husband. The novel explores themes of identity, betrayal, and the struggle for justice in a society that is rapidly changing. Balzac's writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his vivid descriptions of the social and political landscape of the time. Through the character of Colonel Chabert, Balzac presents a critique of the French aristocracy and the corruption of the legal system.Overall, Colonel Chabert is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the tumultuous period of French history following the fall of Napoleon. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction.The greasy furniture is handed down to successive owners with such scrupulous care, that in some offices may still be seen boxes of remainders, machines for twisting parchment gut, and bags left by the prosecuting parties of the Chatelet (abbreviated to Chlet)--a Court which, under the old order of things, represented the present Court of First Instance (or County Court).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.