{"product_id":"cheri-hardcover-1","title":"Chéri - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eColette\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in Paris's demi-monde at the beginning of the twentieth century, \u003ci\u003e Chéri\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\u003eChéri\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 Chéri, 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 Edmée, 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, Léa de Lonval, a beautiful, ageing courtesan who has stolen his heart. Full of wit, drama and intensity, \u003ci\u003eChéri\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSidonie-Gabrielle Colette, known as Colette, was born in Burgundy in 1873. Colette's early works appeared under her first husband's pen name, 'Willy'. Although she claimed that she would never have become a writer had it not been for his help, her husband kept almost all the earnings from these successful early novels, leaving Colette in poverty and ill-health following an inevitable divorce. She supported herself in a variety of ways, including acting and miming, but most notably through journalism. Often drawing on her own life, she used her exceptional literary talents to write about love, sexuality and women's lives. A true pioneer, she was one of the most beloved writers of her time, and was elected a Grand Officer of the Légion d'honneur. \u003ci\u003eChéri \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eClaudine at School\u003c\/i\u003e are amongst her most famous works. She wrote prolifically until her death in 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 5.98 x 3.78 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47264619102457,"sku":"9781035048502","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/WpakN0BmuY9781035048502_31996c30-ee2c-4f9f-9879-89c7c9085181.webp?v=1768832729","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/cheri-hardcover-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}