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Intrigue and romance in 19th-century France.
"The Second Footman" weaves an intricate tale set within the rigid hierarchy of 19th-century French society, melding together elements of mystery and forbidden romance. If you're a fan of historical fiction that transports you to an era of opulent settings and complex social maneuvers, this book might just be your next favorite read. The tension between characters will keep you hooked as you navigate through their web of secrets and desires.
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ISBN: 9781780883656
Authors:
Jasper Barry
Publisher: Matador
Date of Publication: 2013-01-02
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.73
(rated by 166 readers)
Description
Nineteen year-old Max is the duchesse de Claireville's second footman, but he does not intend to endure the indignities of service for long. He has a plan – to find an aristocratic patron who will become his unwitting accomplice in an audacious fraud. The novel explores the age-old saying: 'Be true to yourself.' But to which self? And what is 'truth'?
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Intrigue and romance in 19th-century France.
"The Second Footman" weaves an intricate tale set within the rigid hierarchy of 19th-century French society, melding together elements of mystery and forbidden romance. If you're a fan of historical fiction that transports you to an era of opulent settings and complex social maneuvers, this book might just be your next favorite read. The tension between characters will keep you hooked as you navigate through their web of secrets and desires.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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