Babiole, The Pretty Milliner (1884)

Babiole, The Pretty Milliner is a novel written by Fortune Du Boisgobey and first published in 1884. The story revolves around a young and beautiful milliner named Babiole, who works in a small shop in Paris. Despite her humble background, Babiole is intelligent, independent, and ambitious, with a talent for designing and creating exquisite hats and bonnets.One day, Babiole catches the eye of a wealthy and handsome young man named Gaston de Luynes, who is immediately smitten with her. Despite the difference in their social status, Gaston is determined to win Babiole's heart and make her his wife. However, their romance is threatened by a number of obstacles, including Gaston's disapproving family, the scheming of a jealous rival, and a mysterious figure from Babiole's past who threatens to reveal a dark secret.As the story unfolds, Babiole and Gaston must navigate these challenges and overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of their happiness. Along the way, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, including Babiole's loyal friend and confidante, Madame Fouchette, and a cunning detective who is determined to uncover the truth about Babiole's past.Full of romance, intrigue, and suspense, Babiole, The Pretty Milliner is a captivating tale of love and ambition set against the backdrop of 19th-century Paris.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.