Beatrix

"Beatrix" by Honoré de Balzac is a story set in a Breton town during the early 1800s, where old traditions meet new changes. The novel paints a picture of the du Guenic family, showing their lives and challenges as part of a noble, but not very wealthy, household. The book starts by showing Guerande, a town holding onto its past filled with history and unique customs. The story focuses on Calyste, the son of Baron and Madame du Guenic, who is drawn to Mademoiselle des Touches, a woman who stirs up mixed feelings in the town. This sets the stage for complicated emotions and conflicts that impact everyone.