Hailed as the father of the naturalist novel French author and playwright Honor? de Balzac left a legacy of treasured literary works that include P?re Goriot and Cousin Bette. The daughter of a wealthy but miserly man Eug?nie Grandet falls in love with her penniless cousin Charles. The two plan to marry but at the behest of her father Charles must first go overseas to make his fortune. Returning years later Charles calls off the engagement leaving Eug?nie heartbroken and vengeful.
