The Charm School (1919)

The Charm School is a novel written by Alice Duer Miller and published in 1919. The story takes place during World War I and follows the experiences of a group of American women who attend a finishing school in France. The school, known as the Charm School, is run by Madame Zatianny, a mysterious and enigmatic woman who claims to have the power to teach women how to charm men.The main character of the novel is a young woman named Lydia, who is sent to the Charm School by her wealthy father in the hopes that she will learn how to attract a suitable husband. Lydia is initially skeptical of Madame Zatianny's methods, but she soon finds herself drawn into the world of the Charm School and its eccentric inhabitants.As Lydia becomes more involved in the Charm School, she begins to uncover some of Madame Zatianny's secrets and discovers that the school is not quite what it seems. Along the way, she falls in love with a young American soldier named Tom, who is stationed in France.The Charm School is a witty and entertaining novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of American women during World War I. It explores themes of love, deception, and the power of charm, and is sure to captivate readers with its engaging plot and colorful characters.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.