Ecarte V1: Or The Salons Of Paris (1829) is a book written by John Richardson. The book is set in the city of Paris during the early 19th century and explores the world of high society salons. The main character, a young Englishman named Henry, is introduced to the world of the salons by his French friend, Charles. Henry is fascinated by the sophisticated and glamorous lifestyle of the salons and becomes enamored with a beautiful and mysterious woman...