The Man in the Red Coat

Discover 'The Man in the Red Coat,' a captivating literary journey through the Belle Epoque period of Paris, penned by the Booker Prize-winning author. This 2021 release offers an intriguing exploration of the life of Samuel Pozzi, a renowned surgeon and pioneering gynaecologist whose remarkable story is intertwined with the vibrant and turbulent times of 1885 Paris. The book masterfully illustrates the juxtaposition of beauty and decadence prevalent in the era while revealing Pozzi's complex private life as a free thinker and society doctor. With 280 pages of engaging narrative, it's no wonder this novel was **shortlisted for the Costa Book Awards 2020** and **the Duff Cooper Prize 2019**. Perfect for history buffs and lovers of richly woven tales, this B-format paperback provides a unique glimpse into the glamorous yet chaotic world of 19th century Parisian society, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction. Join Pozzi’s journey through an age filled with both extraordinary elegance and alarming realities, and appreciate the parallels it draws to our modern lives. Whether you’re seeking a thrilling read for your personal library or a thoughtful gift for a literary friend, 'The Man in the Red Coat' serves as a perfect choice that will ignite conversations and inspire reflections on the human condition.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529112313
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 280


Description:
*SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARDS 2020*

'A bravura performance, highly entertaining' Evening Standard

The Booker Prize-winning author of The Sense of an Ending takes us on a rich, witty tour of Belle Epoque Paris, via the life story of the pioneering surgeon Samuel Pozzi.

In the summer of 1885, three Frenchmen arrived in London for a few days' shopping. One was a Prince, one was a Count, and the third was a commoner, who four years earlier had been the subject of one of John Singer Sargent's greatest portraits. The commoner was Samuel Pozzi, society doctor, pioneer gynaecologist and free-thinker - a scientific man with a famously complicated private life.

Pozzi's life played out against the backdrop of the Parisian Belle Epoque. The beautiful age of glamour and pleasure more often showed its ugly side- hysterical, narcissistic, decadent and violent, with more parallels to our own age than we might imagine.

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE 2019**