An easy biographical read of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. Beaumarchis came from a lower/middle class family and tried with all he had to pull himself into high French society. It seemed the more he tired, the more berated he was. This was a time when being of a certain class, you just did not rise.

I learned about Beaumarchais's activity in the American Revolution and was drawn to read more about him. Known most widely for his play writing, it was outstanding to learn all the other things he accomplished.

I loved Unger's forthright manner of explaining him in such a way that he became a man I would be anxious to know better. A sharp mind, and a sense of fun. His story is well worth reading about