The awakening

"The Awakening" by Henry Bordeaux is a story set in the early 1900s that follows Elizabeth Molay-Norrois as she navigates the difficult path of divorcing her husband, Albert Derize, a well-known historian, after uncovering his affair. The story explores the difficult terrain of personal relationships, highlighting themes of betrayal, societal judgment, and the quest for independence, all while revealing the drama surrounding the case through legal proceedings and conversations among lawyers and family members. The narrative introduces Elizabeth’s strong family history and her internal struggles with her husband's disloyalty, setting the stage for her journey through emotional pain and the challenge of going against the established norms of marriage.