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_aTarkington, Booth, _d1869-1946 |
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| 240 | 1 | 0 | _aMonsieur Beaucaire. Finnish |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aParturi ja prinssi |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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| 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.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cFinland: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1924 |
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| 653 | _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aGambling -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aFrench -- England -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aBath (England) -- Fiction | ||
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