After the elderly Goriot is abandoned by his daughters, he is forced to live in Parisian hostel where he meets the young and ambitious Eugène de Rastignac. The two form an unexpected friendship as Goriot deals with his unfortunate reality and Rastignac attempts to make a name for himself. A tale of family betrayal, morality and lifelong aspirations, this is a touching novel full of wisdom and drama. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.