Flanders is a novel written by the French author Honoré de Balzac. It tells the story of a young woman named Henriette who lives in Flanders, a region in northern France. Henriette is a kind and gentle soul who is loved by all who know her.
However, Henriette's life takes a tragic turn when she falls in love with a man named Jacques, who is already married. Despite their love for each other, Jacques is unable to leave his wife and Henriette is left heartbroken.
As Henriette struggles to come to terms with her broken heart, she finds solace in her faith and in the beauty of the Flanders countryside. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and redemption, and is considered one of Balzac's most poignant works.