A Certain Smile

Summary

The novel «A Certain Smile» tells the story of a young student named Dominique, who lives in Paris and studies law. She meets a lawyer named Lucien and his wife Françoise. Dominique begins an affair with Lucien, leading to complex emotional experiences and inner conflicts. Ultimately, she realizes she cannot destroy Lucien's family and decides to leave, leaving behind only a certain smile as a farewell.