"Madame de Mauve: A Brief History" is a novel written by the eminent English writer Henry James. In this work, the author examines the themes of love, marriage, religion and morality through the prism of the complex relationships of the main characters - Juliana De Mauve and her husband Felder. The novel is built on the study of the inner world of the characters, their encroachments and aspirations, as well as on the internal confrontation between ideals and reality. The reader understands how often reality does not correspond to our ideas and how social norms can affect our sense of happiness and satisfaction. "Madame de Mauve" is not only a novel about love, but also a deep moral and ethical revision that leaves the reader beyond the boundaries of usual stereotypes and questions.