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French Exit
French Exit
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Frances Price – tart widow, possessive mother and Upper East Side force of nature – is in dire straits, beset by scandal. Her adult son Malcolm is no help, mired in a permanent state of arrested development. And then there's their cat, who Frances believes houses the spirit of her late husband, an infamously immoral world-class cad whose gruesome tabloid death rendered Frances and Malcolm social outcasts.
The curious trio head for the exit, escape pariahdom and land in Paris – a backdrop for self-destruction and economic ruin, and peopled by a number of singular characters: a bashful private investigator, an aimless psychic and Mme. Reynard, aggressive houseguest and friendly American expat.
Brimming with pathos and wit, French Exit is a one-of-a-kind tragedy of manners, a riotous send-up of high society and a moving story of mothers and sons.
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Witty escape into Parisian chaos and family drama.
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Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to sharp wit and complex characters, French Exit offers a fascinating glimpse into a world of high society's quirks and flaws. The story's blend of comedy and tragedy not only entertains but also invites reflection on family bonds and social masks. You’ll find it both amusing and touching, with a cast of vividly oddball characters that stay with you.