When Maude Pichon runs away from provincial Brittany to Paris, her romantic. When she isn't writing, she edits feature films. The ultimate resource for everything relating to Belle Epoque by Elizabeth Ross. Inspired by a short story written by Emile Zola, Belle Epoque is set at the height of bohemian Paris, when the city was at the peak of decadence, men and women were at their most beautiful, and morality was at its most depraved.ĮLIZABETH ROSS studied French at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, and between semesters she worked in Paris and Brittany. And the longer her deception continues, the more she has to lose. Yet the more she learns about Isabelle, the more her loyalty is tested. Monsieur Durandeau has made a fortune from wealthy socialites, and when the Countess Dubern needs a companion for her headstrong daughter, Isabelle, Maude is deemed the perfect adornment of plainness.īut Isabelle has no idea her new "friend" is the hired help, and Maude's very existence among the aristocracy hinges on her keeping the truth a secret. Hire a plain friend and become instantly more attractive. The Durandeau Agency provides its clients with a unique service-the beauty foil. Desperate for work, she answers an unusual ad. When Maude Pichon runs away from provincial Brittany to Paris, her romantic dreams vanish as quickly as her savings. "With resonant period detail, elegant narration, and a layered exploration of class and friendship, this provocative novel is rife with satisfaction."-Booklist Join us for the launch of this young adult novel! Belle Epoque (Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers)
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