"Frederick Orin Bartlett's slightly naïve and at the same time charming novel, The Lighthearted, transports readers to a world of seduction and high society. The main characters, jealous Helen and enterprising Harry, are desperately trying to find their place in elite circles. The author skillfully tells about grandiose parties, intrigues and depravity, weaving them into an openwork canvas of history. The book invites readers to a luxurious ball, where every step can turn out to be the last, and every decision - a trap. The ribbon made of conical French women with pigalts and cadets invites you into its seductive circle, where everyone can become either a destroyer or a conqueror of hearts.