Publisher's Synopsis
The Barber of Paris is a novel written by French author Paul De Kock and originally published in 1904. The story is set in Paris during the early 19th century and follows the life of a barber named Pierre Jean Baptiste. Pierre is a skilled and well-respected barber who serves the wealthy and influential people of Paris. He is also a kind and generous man who is loved by many in his community. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Annette. Annette is the daughter of a wealthy aristocrat who disapproves of her relationship with Pierre. Despite their differences in social class, Pierre and Annette are determined to be together. They face many challenges and obstacles along the way, including the disapproval of Annette's family and the threat of violence from a jealous rival.The Barber of Paris is a romantic and entertaining novel that explores themes of love, class, and social hierarchy in 19th-century France. It is a classic work of French literature that has been enjoyed by readers for over a century.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.
