A review by kim_j_dare
Charming Young Man by Eliot Schrefer

4.0

This novel, based loosely on the life of little-known composer Leon Delafosse, immerses the reader in 1890s France. 17-year-old Leon is a piano prodigy from a modest background who bears the weight of providing for his mother and sister. As opportunities put him in the path of wealthy patrons, he must learn to navigate the rules of high society and the dangers of being outed as homosexual.
Schrefer’s note at the end is lovely and gives deeper context to the story.
Thanks to Katherine Tegan/ HarperCollins and Libro.fm ALC for the complimentary e-audiobook.