Conscience — Complete

"Conscience" by Hector Malot is a novel set in 19th-century Paris, which examines morality through the eyes of Saniel, a doctor battling debt and difficult choices. The story starts at Crozat’s party and tells of Saniel's financial worries and future. The struggles between those around him, like Brigard and Glady, represent different views on what is right and wrong. Saniel’s journey reveals his desire to succeed in medicine. His complex world and high stakes raise questions about society’s expectations, morals, and the search for happiness in a world that is modernizing.