Colette Chéri Hardback Book

Set in Paris&rsquos demimonde at the beginning of the twentieth century, Ch&eacuteri by Colette is a passionate story of devotion, misplaced desire and the passage of time. Ch&eacuteri is part of the Macmillan Collector&rsquos Library a series of stunning, pocketsized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is translated from French by Janet Flanner, who was an extraordinary writer and journalist. She was the Paris correspondent for The New Yorker for fifty years. Fred Peloux, affectionately nicknamed Ch&eacuteri, is handsome and spoilt. Until now he&rsquos lived a life of hedonistic luxury, and has been indulged in his every desire. He is newly married to the young and beautiful Edm&eacutee, and according to early twentiethcentury Parisian society, he has everything a man could dream of. But the only woman he can think about is his lover, L&eacutea de Lonval, a beautiful, ageing courtesan who has stolen his heart. Full of wit, drama and intensity, Ch&eacuteri is a groundbreaking novel which grapples with radical ideas about sexuality and ageing. This Macmillan Collector&rsquos Library edition is introduced by acclaimed writer Paul Bailey. | Colette Chéri Hardback Book