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Set in the volatile Paris summer of 1938, The Age of Reason follows two days in the life of Mathieu Delarue, a philosophy teacher, and his circle in the cafes and bars of Montparnasse. The book details his struggles to raise money for an abortion for his mistress while the tensions of the impending Second World War loom.
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This novel immerses you in a turbulent Parisian summer where personal and political tensions intertwine. You’ll feel the raw emotion of Mathieu’s struggles amid the looming shadows of war, all set against the lively backdrop of Montparnasse’s cafes. It’s a compelling blend of intellectual debate and intimate human drama that captures a pivotal moment in history.
