Charming Young Man

In this vibrant YA historical coming-of-age novel by Eliot Schrefer, young pianist Léon Delafosse aspires to greatness amidst the opulence of 1890s Paris, where he is the youngest student at the esteemed Paris Conservatory. As he embarks on his journey, he catches the attention of gossip columnist Marcel Proust and the flamboyant Count Robert de Montesquiou-Fézensac, who offers him the support he needs to chase his dreams. However, as Léon rises in high society, he grapples with the tensions between his new life and his roots, particularly his feelings for his best friend Félix. Faced with pivotal choices, Léon must balance his ambition with the connections he risks leaving behind.