Courcy, Anne De
Chanel's Riviera
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474608213
- author:
- Courcy, Anne De
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Orion Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Western,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Chanel's Riviera Life, Love and the Struggle for Survival on the Côte D'Azur, 1930-1944 by Anne de Courcy is a captivating account of a period marked by extremes of luxury and terror. Against the glamorous backdrop of pre-war France, this book explores the lives of the rich and famous, including Coco Chanel, who was at the heart of it all. The author delves into the world of the Côte d'Azur elite in the 1930s and 1940s, revealing a complex web of relationships, scandals, and survival strategies. From the lavish parties and casinos of Antibes, Nice, and Cannes to the horrors of evacuation and displacement during World War II, this book brings social history to vivid life. With original research, Anne de Courcy sheds light on the experiences of both the protected and persecuted, offering a nuanced understanding of this fascinating period in French history.
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