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Gastien Part 1: The Cost of the Dream (The Gastien Series)
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Gastien Part 1: The Cost of the Dream (The Gastien Series) (edit title/settings)

by Caddy Rowland (Author) (edit contributors)

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Gastien Beauchamp has two goals in life. The first is to become the greatest lover in France. That will be easy. With his stunning looks, and his willingness to learn, the women of Paris are about to be awakened in a way they have only dreamt about in the 19th century! The second is to become... read more

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Abused both physically and mentally by his father while growing up on a farm in nineteenth century France, Gastien learns to survive by promising himself a better life. He will go to Paris and become a great artist and lovemaker.
He leaves home at 18, a peasant with no money and no formal... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Abused both physically and mentally by his father while growing up on a farm in nineteenth century France, Gastien learns to survive by promising himself a better life. He will go to Paris and become a great artist and lovemaker.
He leaves home at 18, a peasant with no money and no formal art training. Facing impossible odds, he vows that he will not only learne how to paint, but will own a studio in Montmartre one day. Montmartre is where all the artists are gathering and new ideas like Impressionism and other styles are blossoming.

Longing for affection and remembering how his father misused his mother, he also vows to become a great lover. He will make women happy, instead of just thinking about himself. That way many women will want him.

Gastien endures unending struggle once he arrives in the city. The things he must go through, and the choices he must make, threaten to destroy his sanity. Yet, the dream will not die. Along the way, Gastien learns the difference between sex and love...and the similarity of sex and power.

Sometimes the "impossible" is possible. But the cost can be extremely high.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Gastien Beauchamp: The main character of the first two books in the Gastien Series, he is driven by two things: painting and women. Stunningly handsome Gastien is determined to live life his way. A true nonconformist, he fits very well into the bohemian Paris lifestyle that he covets
  • Michel (Mic): Mic is a working artist about two years older than Gastien. They are destined to become lifelong friends. In fact, the best friend that either will ever know.
  • Nathalie: Nath is from gentry but living up life in Paris before she marries an older man she has always been betrothed to. She is successful in her own right as a fashion buyer and a very modern thinking woman. Nath teaches Gastien everything he needs to know about pleasing a woman in bed.
  • Jean Luc: Jean Luc is a very wealthy, powerful man. He has been very successful in both banking and real estate. His beautiful wife and two lovely daughters live with him on a large estate. He wlll be instrumental in Gastien's future.
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  • “My heart is telling me differently, but my brain is telling me that you and I are a sonnet, not a whole symphony.”
    Nath
  • “She looked at him and said quietly, "I am not a baby."Gastien met her stare. "And I am not a fool""But you ARE a man." She smiled that lazy smile again, then proceeded to the table.”
  • “You would not know good art if it bit you on the balls”
    Gastien
  • “Soon it was time for him to take the brush. Mon Dieu, he was nervous! His hand shook. Mic placed his hand on Gastien's. He squeezed it gently and said softly, "Don't be nervous, Gaz. It is just me. You have it, I know it. Most importantly, you know it." Mic paused. Then he whispered, "Use the brush like you used your other tool last night. Make it speak for you, create for you." Gastien closed his eyes. slowing his breathing. "Feel it, Gaz? The brush speaks to you. What it says to you will be different from what it says to me. But it will talk. And you need to talk to it. Talk to the paints, Gaz. Become one with them. Just let it happen. You do it with charcoal, this is no different. You will just achieve greater results." He took his hand off Gastien's. "Make love to thepaints now, Gaz.”
    Mic
  • “Let me just say for now that, a few hours ago, I was buck naked on the riverbanks of Paris with my bite* blowing in the wind" (*French for cock).”
    Gastien

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 4 in The Gastien Series. (standard series)

Followed by Gastien Part 2: From Dream to Destiny (The Gastien Series).

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Caddy Rowland (Author)

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Adults

Not appropriate for children or young teens

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