In the dimly lit corridors of a Parisian boarding house, the intertwined lives of Honoré de Balzacs characters unfold like a delicate mixture of ambition and sacrifice. Through the youthful aspirations of Eugène de Rastignac and the heartrending decline of Père Goriot, we witness a poignant dance of desires and devastations, each step echoing the complexities of early 19th-century French society. As shadows lengthen in the quiet rooms of the Vauquer, and the whisper of Parisian intrigue grows ever more insistent, were drawn into a world where every heartbeat and hushed confession reveals the stark cost of love and ambition. Let us drift into the night, carried by tales of relentless pursuit and the gentle fall into oblivion. This episode is hosted by Jessica Morgan. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm