Belle Epoque - Paperback

Belle Epoque - Paperback

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Belle Epoque - Paperback
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Belle Epoque - Paperback

Belle Epoque - Paperback

$15.00
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by Elizabeth Ross (Author)

When Maude Pichon runs away from provincial Brittany to Paris, her romantic dreams vanish as quickly as her savings. Desperate for work, she answers an unusual ad. The Durandeau Agency provides its clients with a unique service--the beauty foil. Hire a plain friend and become instantly more attractive.
Monsieur Durandeau has made a fortune from wealthy socialites, and when the Countess Dubern needs a companion for her headstrong daughter, Isabelle, Maude is deemed the perfect adornment of plainness.
Isabelle has no idea her new "friend" is the hired help, and Maude's very existence among the aristocracy hinges on her keeping the truth a secret. Yet the more she learns about Isabelle, the more her loyalty is tested. And the longer her deception continues, the more she has to lose.
The paperback of Belle Epoque has brand new content that includes a translation and extended author's note about the short story by Emile Zola that inspired the book.

A William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist

A Junior Library Guild Selection

"Both touching and fun, this is a story about many things--true friendship, real beauty, being caught between two worlds--and it will delight fans of historical fiction."--Publisher's Weekly

"A refreshingly relevant and inspiring historical venture."--Kirkus Reviews

"A compelling story about friendship, the complexity of beauty, and self-discovery...full of strong female characters."--School Library Journal

"With resonant period detail, elegant narration, and a layered exploration of class and friendship, this provocative novel is rife with satisfaction."--Booklist

"Much to offer a contemporary YA audience...flirtation and match-making to tantalize romance fans...prime book-club fare."--The Bulletin

"This delectable Parisian tale left me sighting with sweet satisfaction. J'adore Belle Epoque!"-Sonya Sones, author of What My Mother Doesn't Know and To Be Perfectly Honest

Author Biography

Elizabeth Ross studied French at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, and between semesters she worked in Paris and Brittany. She lives in Los Angeles. When she isn't writing, Elizabeth edits feature films. Visit her at elizabethrossbooks.com or follow @RossElizabeth on Twitter.

Number of Pages: 352
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: October 14, 2014
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Belle Epoque
Interest Level: Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 13

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