The Heart of Life is a novel written by Pierre de Coulevain and first published in 1912. Set in the early 20th century, the story follows the life of a young French woman named Lucienne, who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Despite her unhappy marriage, Lucienne finds solace in her passion for art and her friendship with a young painter named Henri. As Lucienne struggles to find meaning and fulfillment in her life, she must navigate the...