Monsieur Beaucaire (1900)

Monsieur Beaucaire is a novel written by Booth Tarkington and published in 1900. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the adventures of Monsieur Beaucaire, a French nobleman who travels to England disguised as a barber to win the heart of Lady Mary Carlisle, a beautiful and wealthy Englishwoman. Beaucaire is a dashing and charming character, but his lack of social status and education make him an unlikely suitor for Lady Mary. Despite this, he manages to win her heart through his wit and charm, and the two fall in love. However, their happiness is short-lived when Beaucaire's true identity is revealed, and he is forced to flee England. He eventually returns to France, where he is welcomed back into high society and marries Lady Mary. The novel is a romantic comedy that explores themes of love, social class, and identity. It is written in a witty and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the characters and settings. Monsieur Beaucaire has been adapted into several films and stage productions, including a 1924 silent film starring Rudolph Valentino.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.