Publisher's Synopsis
Chasse-Croise is a novel written by Israel Zangwill. The book is set in Paris and follows the lives of a group of English tourists who are on holiday in the city. The main character, Mrs. Goldsmith, is a wealthy widow who is traveling with her daughter, Rachel, and her son, David. They are staying at a hotel in the city and are enjoying the sights and sounds of Paris.As the story unfolds, the Goldsmiths meet a group of French people who are also on holiday. The two groups become friends and begin to spend time together, exploring the city and getting to know each other. The French group is made up of a young couple, a middle-aged man, and a young woman who is a dancer.As the holiday progresses, the relationships between the characters become more complicated. Mrs. Goldsmith becomes attracted to the middle-aged Frenchman, while Rachel falls in love with the young Frenchman. David, meanwhile, is attracted to the dancer.The novel explores themes of love, infidelity, and cultural differences. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of wealthy English tourists in the early 20th century. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with plenty of humor and wit. It is a charming and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of classic literature and historical fiction.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Grey Wig Or Stories and Novelettes, by Israel Zangwill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766162672.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.