Domestic Peace

Domestic Peace is a novel written by the French author Honore De Balzac. The book tells the story of a wealthy family, the Grandlieus, who are struggling to maintain their social status and wealth in 19th century France. The family is headed by the patriarch, Vicomte de Grandlieu, who is determined to preserve the family's reputation and wealth at all costs. The story revolves around the Vicomte's daughter, Natalie, who is torn between her duty to her family and her desire for true love. Natalie is engaged to a wealthy but dull man, but she falls in love with a younger man, Felix de Vandenesse. The novel explores the themes of love, duty, and family loyalty as Natalie struggles to choose between her heart and her duty to her family.As the story unfolds, the family faces numerous challenges, including financial troubles, scandals, and the death of family members. The novel also features a cast of complex and interesting characters, including the scheming Madame de Serizy, the manipulative Marquise d'Espard, and the kind-hearted but naive Felix de Vandenesse.Domestic Peace is a captivating novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 19th century France. Balzac's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the characters and their world to life, making this book a must-read for fans of classic literature.""Why, my dear Martial, where have you dropped from? If you are ever sent with an embassy, I have small hopes of your success. Do not you see a triple rank of the most undaunted coquettes of Paris between her and the swarm of dancing men that buzz under the chandelier? And was it not only by the help of your eyeglass that you were able to discover her at all in the corner by that pillar.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.