This short novella with gothic undertones is the story of two elderly sisters in the 19th century who lead a puritan life in a close-knit community in a little isolated village, accompanied only by their french housekeeper, Babette. One day, Babette decides to leave and throws the sisters a majestic feast. I found this book nice but nothing special. Disclaimer: I am not the biggest fan of 'classics' as a genre.