Charming Young Man
Charming Young Man by Eliot Schrefer is a YA historical coming-of-age novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023. This 274-page book follows Léon Delafosse, a promising young pianist in 1890s Paris, as he seeks to establish himself in high society while exploring his sexuality. Despite being the youngest student accepted into the prestigious Paris Conservatory, Léon faces challenges due to his impoverished background and the need for a patron to support his ambitions.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of music, romance, and personal growth as Léon navigates the complexities of his new life. With the help of gossip columnist Marcel Proust and the patronage of Count Robert de Montesquiou-Fézensac, Léon is drawn into a world of extravagance and opportunity. However, as he pursues his dreams, he must also confront the emotional ties to his past, including his family and his best friend Félix, who may hold deeper feelings for him. This edition offers a rich exploration of identity and ambition against the backdrop of historical Europe.
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From New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer comes an exuberant YA historical coming-of-age novel about a rising star French pianist, navigating his way into high society as he explores his sexuality. Perfect for fans of Last Night at the Telegraph Club and The Gentleman’s Gide to Vice and Virtue.
They say Léon Delafosse will be France’s next great pianist. But despite his being the youngest student ever accepted into the prestigious Paris Conservatory, there’s no way an impoverished musician can make his way in 1890s Paris without an outside patron.
Young gossip columnist Marcel Proust takes Léon under his wing, and the boys game their way through an extravagant new world. When the larger-than-life Count Robert de Montesquiou-Fézensac offers his patronage, Léon’s dreams are made real. But the closer he gets to becoming France’s next great thing, the further he strays from his old country life he shared with his family and his best friend Félix . . . a boy he might love.
With each choice Léon makes, he must navigate a fine line between two worlds–or risk losing them both.
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