Monsieur Motte is a novel written by Grace Elizabeth King. The story is set in New Orleans during the late 19th century and follows the life of Monsieur Motte, a wealthy Creole businessman. Monsieur Motte is a respected member of New Orleans' high society and is known for his lavish parties and impeccable taste.The novel explores Monsieur Motte's relationships with his family, friends, and business associates. It also delves into the social and cultural dynamics of New Orleans during this time period, including issues of ...
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Monsieur Motte is a novel written by Grace Elizabeth King. The story is set in New Orleans during the late 19th century and follows the life of Monsieur Motte, a wealthy Creole businessman. Monsieur Motte is a respected member of New Orleans' high society and is known for his lavish parties and impeccable taste.The novel explores Monsieur Motte's relationships with his family, friends, and business associates. It also delves into the social and cultural dynamics of New Orleans during this time period, including issues of race and class.As the story progresses, Monsieur Motte's world begins to unravel as his business ventures falter and his personal relationships become strained. He is forced to confront the realities of his privileged existence and the limitations of his power and influence.Overall, Monsieur Motte is a compelling portrait of a man struggling to maintain his position in a rapidly changing world. It offers a nuanced and insightful look at the complexities of life in New Orleans during the late 19th century.""I told Goupilleau, 'Goupilleau, nonsense! You don't know whom you are talking to! Can't get money out of this people! bah! Giving balls, going to balls, and not pay house-rent, not pay office-rent, not even pay interest on their debts! debts reduced to ten cents on the dollar! But what are you singing to me, mon ami' 'But Madame must not judge by the present.' 'And why not? Why not judge by the present?' 'The crises, the revolution, the reconstruction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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