In this classic work of French literature, Balzac paints a vivid portrait of the Parisian aristocracy during the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the financial world and the stock market, the novel follows the exploits of a wealthy banker named Nucingen as he navigates the complex web of politics and power in 1830s Paris. With its engaging characters and richly detailed description of life in the French capital, The House of Nucingen...