Set in Paris, this novel follows the fortunes of a young Englishman striving to make his way in the world. With vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants, the author provides a nuanced and entertaining glimpse into the world of expatriates in the late 19th century. A charming and witty work of fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.