My Neighbor Raymond (novels of Paul De Kock Volume XI)

Paris, 19th century. Dorsan wanders the boulevards dreaming of love when he literally collides with Nicette, a beautiful flower girl, and gives chase through the streets desperate to know her. She's shy, elusive, even runs from him. But Dorsan is captivated. What follows is a whirl of comedic misadventures: a bumbling cab driver, a jealous rival suitor, and the colorful chaos of Parisian street life. When Nicette finds herself in trouble, Dorsan must decide what he truly wants, and whether his intentions match his actions. Beneath the humor and romance lies sharper commentary on love, virtue, and the moral messiness of city life. Paul de Kock, once called the 'Balzac of the boulevards,' writes Paris like someone who knows its hidden corners and secret hearts. For readers who want their romance with teeth, their comedy with heart, and their historical fiction alive with the noise and color of the real Paris.