When we rescued Lucy from her former employment I had thoughts that she might aspire to join the family firm. Her predecessor ...

From March 29 to November 24, 2024, discover a unique collection of boxes, snuffboxes and other luxury objects that shaped the sociability rituals of the elite. Admire the work of legendary ...

"Menus-Plaisirs" redirects here. For the documentary film, see Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros.

The novel was extremely popular and influential and helped establish travel writing as the dominant genre of the second half of the 18th century. Unlike prior travel accounts which stressed classical ...