The Muse of the Department is a novella by the French author Honor矇 de Balzac, first published in 1837. Set in Paris, the story follows the lives and loves of a group of civil servants and their interactions with a mysterious and alluring woman who works in their office. With richly drawn characters and a keen eye for social commentary, Balzac's work is a must-read for fans of French literature and classic novellas.

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