Monsieur Beaucaire by Booth Tarkington

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Author Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946
Title Monsieur Beaucaire
Note Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary "Monsieur Beaucaire" by Booth Tarkington is a novel written in the early 20th century. This comedic story revolves around a clever young Frenchman who disguises himself as a nobleman while navigating the high society of Bath, England. The book explores themes of identity, deception, and romantic intrigue against the backdrop of social hierarchy and appearances. The narrative follows the young Frenchman, who initially arrives in Bath as the barber of the French ambassador, Victor. After being wrongfully rebuffed by the local elite, he takes on the guise of M. le Duc de Chateaurien to gain acceptance and pursue his love for Lady Mary Carlisle. Through a series of witty and daring encounters, he uses his charm and cunning to win her heart while navigating conflicts with the Duke of Winterset and other suitors. The plot thickens as M. Beaucaire engages in a card game that exposes the Duke's cheating, leverages his newfound status to challenge societal norms, and ultimately confronts the complications of truth and identity as he reconciles who he is and who he pretends to be. The blend of humor and romance makes it an entertaining read that captures the essence of social dynamics in a historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction
Subject Gambling -- Fiction
Subject French -- England -- Fiction
Subject Bath (England) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 1983
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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