
Produced by Dagny; and John Bickers
"VIVIERS.
"CLAIRE JUGAULT."
"PARIS.
"CAROLINE HEURTAUT."
A witty collection of bite‑size sketches, this work turns the everyday frictions of marriage into a bright, mirror‑like comedy. The narrator opens with a playful meditation on the “colour” of books, suggesting that stories, like partners, carry their own hue and gender, setting a tone that is both self‑aware and gently satirical. By promising to give voice to both husband and wife, the author invites listeners to hear the familiar grievances from both sides of the marital dance.
The second part begins with two former school friends, Caroline and Stephanie, who reunite at a bustling soirée, their whispered exchange hinting at secret pacts and lingering expectations. Their conversation, framed against the glitter of the ballroom and the quiet of a private boudoir, reveals how small misunderstandings can feel as momentous as a battle’s turning point. Through sharp dialogue and keen observation, the stories capture the tender absurdities that make married life both comforting and confining.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (157K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1799–1850
A giant of French fiction, this restless, ambitious storyteller built a whole literary world in La Comédie humaine, capturing the dreams, vanities, and struggles of 19th-century society. His novels still feel lively because they care so much about money, power, love, and the ways people reinvent themselves.
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