Classics Book Club - with Henry Eliot - Hatchards, Piccadilly

Schedule

Thu Aug 06 2026 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Hatchards | London, EN

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Join us for this month's book club to discuss "Bonjour Tristesse" by Francoise Sagan.
About this Event

Hosted by the inimitable Henry Eliot, The Classics Book Club meets on the first Thursday of each month here at Hatchards, Piccadilly.

This month's book is: "Bonjour Tristesse" by Francoise Sagan.

The French Riviera: home to the Beautiful People. And none are more beautiful than Cécile, a precocious seventeen-year-old, and her father Raymond, a vivacious libertine. Charming, decadent and irresponsible, the golden-skinned duo are dedicated to a life of free love, fast cars and hedonistic pleasures. But then, one long, hot summer Raymond decides to marry, and Cécile and her lover Cyril feel compelled to take a hand in his amours, with tragic consequences.

Bonjour Tristesse scandalized 1950s France with its portrayal of teenager terrible Cécile, a heroine who rejects conventional notions of love, marriage and responsibility to choose her own sexual freedom.

Do join us for what promises to be a fascinating evening of discussion!

Tickets include £3 off the purchase of next month's Book Club book.


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Hatchards, 187 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom

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GBP 5.00 to GBP 10.00

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