Fashionable Life V1: Or Paris and London (1856) is a novel written by Frances Trollope that explores the lives of the fashionable elite in both Paris and London during the mid-19th century. The book follows the story of a young woman named Gertrude, who travels to Paris to escape her unhappy marriage and immerse herself in the city's vibrant social scene. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters, including a wealthy French count, a fashionable English widow, and a group of young artists and writers. Together, they navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and social status in a world where appearances are everything. Through her vivid descriptions of the fashion, food, and cultural customs of both cities, Trollope provides a fascinating glimpse into the glamorous and often scandalous world of high society in 19th-century Europe.In Three Volumes.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.