A wealthy widow and her son flee scandal in New York for Paris, embracing self-destruction in a darkly comic tragedy of manners.
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A wealthy widow and her son flee scandal in New York for Paris, embracing self-destruction in a darkly comic tragedy of manners.
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From bestselling author Patrick deWitt, a brilliant and darkly comic novel about a wealthy widow and her adult son who flee New York for Paris in the wake of scandal and financial disintegration. Frances Price - tart widow, possessive mother, and Upper East Side force of nature - is in dire straits, beset by scandal and impending bankruptcy. Her adult son Malcolm is no help, mired in a permanent state of arrested development. And then there's the Price's aging cat, Small Frank, who Frances belie...
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Sexual content
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Minor romantic undertones; no explicit content depicted.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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Recurring alcohol use, often portrayed casually.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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Brief mention of a séance as a minor plot element.
Political content
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Minor satirical commentary on high society and wealth.
Self-harm / suicide
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Fleeting references to self-destructive behavior.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor themes of emotional neglect in family dynamics.
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