Babiole, The Pretty Milliner (1884)

Babiole, The Pretty Milliner is a novel written by French author Fortune Du Boisgobey and was first published in 1884. The story is set in Paris and revolves around the life of the titular character, Babiole, who is a young and beautiful milliner. Babiole is a hardworking and independent woman who is determined to succeed in her profession and make a name for herself in the fashion industry.However, Babiole's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a wealthy and handsome young man named Gaston de Saint-Valery. Gaston is immediately smitten with Babiole and begins to court her, despite the disapproval of his family and friends. Babiole, on the other hand, is torn between her love for Gaston and her desire to maintain her independence and pursue her career.As the story unfolds, Babiole and Gaston's relationship is put to the test when a series of mysterious events occur, including a burglary at Babiole's shop and the disappearance of a valuable necklace belonging to Gaston's mother. Babiole is accused of the theft and must clear her name and prove her innocence.Throughout the novel, Du Boisgobey explores themes of love, loyalty, and social class, as well as the challenges faced by women in male-dominated professions. Babiole, The Pretty Milliner is a captivating and suspenseful tale that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Parisian fashion and society in the late 19th century.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.