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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'?.
A note on book covers: 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.
A young footman's daring quest for identity and deceit.
Who is this book for?
If you love stories about daring plans and exploring personal identity, this book will catch your interest. Max's journey offers a fascinating mix of humor, cunning, and introspection, delving into what it really means to be true to oneself amidst social pretenses. It’s a clever and engaging read that keeps you pondering the nature of truth and self-acceptance.