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The Selbys
Hardcover
HumorGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025974057
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 302
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Selbys is a sparkling social comedy that explores the vibrant world of Americans living in Paris during the interwar years. The narrative follows Barbara, a young woman from Georgia who travels to France to live with her expatriate aunt and uncle, the charming and spirited Selbys. Through their guidance, Barbara is introduced to the complexities of French high society, navigating a landscape filled with witty dialogue, cultural misunderstandings, and romantic intrigue.
Anne Green provides a keen and humorous observation of the contrast between American sensibilities and European traditions. As the characters move through fashionable salons and the picturesque streets of Paris, the work captures the essence of the expatriate experience with lighthearted grace. Focused on themes of family, love, and social adaptation, The Selbys remains a significant example of early 20th-century manners fiction. The work is celebrated for its vivid characterizations and its ability to transport readers to a bygone era of elegance and cosmopolitan charm, making it an essential read for those interested in literary portraits of the American abroad.
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