Description
Philip Jettan is a plain, earnest young man whose devotion to the spirited Cleone is complicated by her fascination with fashionable society. Determined to win her admiration, he travels to Paris and remakes himself as an impeccably dressed, worldly fop, embracing the manners and extravagance of the beau monde. But his transformation only exposes the difference between surface allure and genuine character, leading to a lively romantic comedy of mistaken preferences, social ambition, and self-discovery. With its sparkling wit, period detail, and playful treatment of love and fashion, the novel showcases Georgette Heyer’s gift for elegant historical entertainment.
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Details
First Published
1923
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Powder and Patch by Georgette Heyer.