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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aTarkington, Booth,
_d1869-1946
240 1 0 _aMonsieur Beaucaire. Finnish
245 1 0 _aParturi ja prinssi
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-06-14
508 _aTapio Riikonen
520 _a"Parturi ja prinssi" by Booth Tarkington is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a clever Frenchman, Monsieur Beaucaire, who navigates through the high society of Bath, England, disguising himself as an aristocrat while taking cunning steps against a nobleman, the Duke. The book explores themes of identity, deception, and social status, particularly focusing on the interactions between Beaucaire and the English elite. The opening of the book introduces us to a tense scene where Beaucaire confronts the Duke after catching him cheating at cards. The dialogue is sharp and witty, showcasing Beaucaire's grace under pressure as he leverages his intellect to gain the upper hand, all while maintaining a facade of respectability. As the narrative unfolds, we see his plans to infiltrate the elite society and win the heart of lady Mary Carlisle, which is established as one of his motivations. The setting of Bath serves as a backdrop where societal ideals clash, and Beaucaire's dual identity becomes a central conflict, laying the groundwork for a story rich with humor and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cFinland: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1924
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction
653 _aGambling -- Fiction
653 _aFrench -- England -- Fiction
653 _aBath (England) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70975
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