The Guest of Quesnay

The Guest of Quesnay is a novel written by Booth Tarkington, an American author who was famous for his works in the early 20th century. The story is set in France during the 18th century and revolves around the life of a young American named John Forsythe.John is an ambitious young man who travels to France in search of adventure and to make a name for himself. He is invited to stay at the estate of the Marquis de Quesnay, a wealthy French nobleman, as a guest. The Marquis is intrigued by John and sees potential in him, and decides to take him under his wing.As John spends time at the estate, he becomes enamored with the Marquis' daughter, Yvonne, and begins to fall in love with her. However, Yvonne is already engaged to another man, and John must navigate the complexities of French society and the Marquis' expectations if he hopes to win her heart.Throughout the novel, John is faced with a series of challenges and obstacles that test his character and his resolve. He must navigate the intricacies of French politics and society, while also trying to win the approval of the Marquis and his family.The Guest of Quesnay is a vivid portrayal of French society during the 18th century, and Tarkington's writing is rich in detail and description. The novel is a romantic tale of love, ambition, and the pursuit of success, and is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.1908. The book begins: There are old Parisians who will tell you pompously that the boulevards, like the political cafes, have ceased to exist, but this means only that the boulevards no longer gossip of Louis Napoleon, the Return of the Bourbons, or of General Boulanger, for these highways are always too busily stirring with present movements not to be forgetful of their yesterdays. In the shade of the buildings and awnings, the loungers, the lookers-on in Paris, the audience of the boulevard, sit at little tables, sipping coffee from long glasses, drinking absinthe or bright-colored sirops, and gazing over the heads of throngs afoot at others borne along through the sunshine of the street in carriages, in cabs, in glittering automobiles, or high on the tops of omnibuses. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.