FRENCH EXIT

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From bestselling author Patrick deWitt comes a darkly comic novel featuring a wealthy widow and her adult son who escape New York amidst scandal and financial ruin. Frances Price, a sharp-tongued widow and Upper East Side force, faces impending bankruptcy and social ostracism, compounded by her son Malcolm's perpetual immaturity. Their only companion is Small Frank, their aging cat, whom Frances believes carries the spirit of her late husband, a notorious litigator whose scandalous death has left them both outcasts. Determined to leave their troubles behind, the family sets sail for Paris, a city that becomes a backdrop for their self-destruction rather than romance. In Paris, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, including a shy private investigator, a directionless psychic suggesting a séance, a doctor accompanied by his wine merchant, and the eccentric Mme. Reynard, an overly friendly American expat. Filled with humor and poignancy, this novel is a unique "tragedy of manners," offering a satirical look at high society while exploring the complex dynamics of a mother-son relationship, all crafted with deWitt's signature style.