Albert Savarus

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century French society, the novel explores themes of social class and familial pressure through the character of Rosalie, the daughter of a distinguished yet dysfunctional family. Her timid father contrasts sharply with her proud, controlling mother, who desires for Rosalie to pursue a relationship with the superficial M. de Soulas. The story delves into the complexities of personal aspirations and societal expectations during the Restoration and July Monarchy periods, reflecting Balzac's keen observations of human nature.