Le bel avenir

by René Boylesve

"Le bel avenir" by René Boylesve is a novel published in 1905. It follows two contrasting young boys whose mothers each dream of a bright future for them. Paul Chef-Boutonne is hardworking and impossibly correct, yet despite his academic success, fails to achieve the government position his mother desires and falls into debt. Alexis Dieulafait d'Oudart is charming and beloved by all, and though less accomplished in his studies, secures happiness and wealth through an advantageous marriage.