Sons of the Soil
Honoré de Balzac
Translator Katharine Prescott Wormeley
Publisher: Good Press
Summary
Set in the 1820s, Honore de Balzac's 'Sons of the Soil', follows the wealthy estate of Aigues-Vives, just 40 miles from Paris, which relies heavily on its produce being marketable in the capital. But when the economic value of the estate's woodland declines, it threatens the ability to marry off the General's daughters, highlighting the societal pressure to provide dowries. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the fate of the estate and its inhabitants is put in jeopardy. Delve into this fascinating novel that offers a glimpse into the intricacies of 19th-century French society.