'Our Heart' by Guy de Maupassant is a sophisticated psychological novel that dissects the complexities of love and relationships within the opulent yet superficial high society of late 19th-century Paris. The story centers on André Mariolle, a jaded bachelor, and Michèle de Burne, a beautiful widow, as they navigate a relationship fraught with intellectual rather than passionate connection. Maupassant masterfully portrays the emotional detachment and societal constraints that define their world, questioning the very nature of affection and happiness. The novel offers a stark, realistic portrayal of aristocratic life, where appearances often supersede genuine emotion, leaving characters trapped in a gilded cage of expectations and ennui.