The Elegance of Sadness

By George Oxley Huestis

Book Overview

The Elegance of Sadness
"A journey of heartbreak and hope."
As the sun sets over the charming streets of Paris, the city's elegance
and beauty give way to a lingering sadness that fills the air. For Marie,
Jean-Pierre, Camille, Monsieur Lefebvre, Madame Dupont, and Isabelle,
their individual journeys through life are marked by this poetic sadness,
weaving a tapestry of heartbreak and hope in a city that is both
enchanting and melancholic. Through masterful language, this novel
explores the intricate balance between light and dark.

Characters
Marie, the protagonist of the novel, is a passionate young artist with an
introspective and sensitive disposition. She has long brown hair that
cascades around her soft features, creating an ethereal beauty.
Jean-Pierre, Marie's boyfriend. He is handsome and charming but also
unreliable and selfish. He has curly blond hair and piercing green eyes.
Camille, Marie's best friend. She is a kind-hearted woman who works as
a nurse at a local hospital. She has short black hair and warm brown
eyes.
Monsieur Lefebvre, an elderly man who lives alone in his apartment in
Paris. He is melancholic but has a good heart. He has graying hair and
wears glasses.
Madame Dupont, an elegant old lady who speaks French with a British
accent. She lives in her own world of memories from past glory days
when she was young and beautiful.
Isabelle, an aspiring musician who plays guitar on the streets for tips to
make ends meet in the city of love.She wears colorful clothes that reflect
her free spirit personality.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C47JCZQR
• ISBN13: 9798393464608
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"