{"product_id":"chri-9781035048502","title":"Ch?ri","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet in Paris's demi-monde at the beginning of the twentieth century, \u003ci\u003e Ch?ri\u003c\/i\u003e by Colette is a passionate story of devotion, misplaced desire and the passage of time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCh?ri\u003c\/i\u003e is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is translated from French by Janet Flanner, who was an extraordinary writer and journalist. She was the Paris correspondent for \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e for fifty years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFred Peloux, affectionately nicknamed Ch?ri, is handsome and spoilt. Until now he's lived a life of hedonistic luxury, and has been indulged in his every desire. He is newly married to the young and beautiful Edm?e, and according to early twentieth-century Parisian society, he has everything a man could dream of. But the only woman he can think about is his lover, L?a de Lonval, a beautiful, ageing courtesan who has stolen his heart. Full of wit, drama and intensity, \u003ci\u003eCh?ri\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking novel which grapples with radical ideas about sexuality and ageing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis Macmillan Collector's Library edition is introduced by acclaimed writer Paul Bailey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e MacMillan Collector's Library\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781035048502\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.90h x 3.70w x 1.00d","brand":"Colette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45276393177269,"sku":"9781035048502","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_d8f24c3d-2ddc-496b-bfe2-ddb3c4d02577.jpg?v=1744123066","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/chri-9781035048502","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}