About “La Fausse Maîtresse”
La Fausse Maîtresse is an 1843 novel by Honoré de Balzac, part of his larger work La Comédie humaine, which offers a portrayal of French society during the Restoration and the July Monarchy. The story is known for its intricate plot and hidden revelations, with the true explanation of events revealed only at the end. Balzac, a French novelist and playwright, wrote the work as part of his broader exploration of social structures and human behavior. The novel reflects the complexities of relationships and societal expectations in 19th-century France. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1841