The Deserted Woman

""The Deserted Woman"" is a novel by French author Honore De Balzac, first published in 1830. The story follows the life of a young woman named Natalie de Manerville, who is abandoned by her husband just days after their wedding. The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, and the position of women in society during the 19th century.Natalie is left devastated by her husband's sudden departure, and she struggles to rebuild her life and find happiness. She turns to her family and friends for support, but they are unable to provide the comfort she needs. As she tries to move on from her failed marriage, Natalie finds herself drawn to a man named Savinien de Portenduere, who is also struggling with his own personal demons.As the two begin to spend more time together, they develop a deep and meaningful connection. However, their happiness is short-lived when Natalie's husband unexpectedly returns, throwing her life into chaos once again.""The Deserted Woman"" is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated society. Balzac's writing is both insightful and engaging, drawing readers in with his vivid descriptions and compelling characters. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and the human condition.The figure of the Vicomtesse de Beauseant rose up suddenly before him with gracious thronging associations. She was a new world for him, a world of fears and hopes, a world to fight for and to conquer. Inevitably he felt the contrast between this vision and the human beings in the shabby room; and then, in truth, she was a woman.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.