Résumé
The collection aims to depict and analyze French society in the period of the Bourbon Restoration and the July Monarchy (1815–1848).
The stories are interconnected, with characters reappearing in different works, creating a vast, intricate social tapestry.
The series examines the different social classes and professions of the time, providing a detailed and realistic portrayal of human nature, ambition, and the corrupting influence of money and power.