Publisher's Synopsis
""Beatrix and the Purse"" is a novel written by the French author Honore De Balzac and originally published in 1898. The story revolves around the titular character, Beatrix, a young woman who is struggling to make ends meet in Paris. She is forced to sell her possessions in order to pay for her basic needs, but she is determined to maintain her dignity and independence.One day, Beatrix meets a wealthy man named Charles, who is immediately taken by her beauty and charm. He offers to help her financially, but Beatrix refuses his offer, determined to make her own way in the world. However, as she becomes more and more desperate, Beatrix begins to reconsider Charles' proposal.As the story unfolds, Beatrix must navigate the complex social and economic landscape of Paris, facing both opportunities and obstacles along the way. Through it all, she remains true to herself and her values, determined to find a way to survive and thrive in a world that is often hostile to women like her.""Beatrix and the Purse"" is a powerful and poignant novel that explores themes of love, money, and social class in nineteenth-century France. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today, offering a compelling portrait of a woman who refuses to be defined by her circumstances and instead carves out her own path in life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
