Haussmann, or the Distinction

LaFarge's novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and exploitation against the backdrop of Paris's transformation under city planner Georges-Eugène Haussmann. Set in a time of significant social change, the story weaves a complex narrative involving personal and political ambitions, hinting at a secret behind Haussmann's last regret. Through a compelling three-sided affair, the novel examines the tensions between architectural grandeur and human desires in a rapidly evolving city.