Banine
Parisian Days
Parisian Days
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Banine flees her homeland for a new life in Paris, but freedom brings complications. She becomes a fashion model to survive and contemplates love, but when a glamorous figure from her past returns, life is thrown further into doubt. This companion to Days in the Caucasus is a bittersweet portrayal of youthful dreams and the elusive search for happiness.
Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: Pushkin Press
The Orient Express races towards the promised land, and Banine finds herself liberated for the first time in her life. She has escaped her devastated homeland and loveless forced marriage, seeking a dazzling new future in the enchanting city of Paris. With her newfound freedom, Banine embraces a new identity, cutting her hair, donning short skirts, and immersing herself in the vibrant 1920s beau monde. She revels in the company of Russian émigrés, Spanish artists, writers, and bohemians, exploring the depths of love and possibility. However, as her family's financial resources dwindle, Banine is forced to take on the role of a fashion model to survive. Furthermore, when a glamorous figure from her past resurfaces, Banine's life is thrown into further uncertainty. Throughout her journey, Banine has been a victim of the sweeping forces of history. Can she keep up with them now?
This captivating companion to Days in the Caucasus paints a bittersweet portrait of youthful dreams and the elusive pursuit of happiness. With vivacious wit and a zest for life, it delves into the complexities of identity, survival, and the enduring impact of history on individuals.
Weight: 362g
Dimension: 145 x 224 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782278016
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