A vivid, believable love story between an older woman and a younger man. L???a de Lonval is a magnificent and aging courtesan facing the end of her career. She has devoted the last six years to the amorous education of the exquisitely handsome and spoilt Ch???ri - a playboy half her age. When an advantageous marriage is arranged for Ch???ri, L???a reluctantly decides their relationship must end. But neither lover can foresee how deeply they are connected, or how much they will have to give up. First published in 1920, it ...
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A vivid, believable love story between an older woman and a younger man. L???a de Lonval is a magnificent and aging courtesan facing the end of her career. She has devoted the last six years to the amorous education of the exquisitely handsome and spoilt Ch???ri - a playboy half her age. When an advantageous marriage is arranged for Ch???ri, L???a reluctantly decides their relationship must end. But neither lover can foresee how deeply they are connected, or how much they will have to give up. First published in 1920, it was instantly greeted by Marcel Proust and Andr??? Gide as a masterpiece. 'I devoured Ch???ri at a gulp. What a wonderful subject and with what intelligence, mastery and understanding of the least-admitted secrets of the flesh' Andr??? Gide
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Add this copy of Cheri to cart. $51.99, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1974 by Secker & Warburg.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 0436105039.