Canning's witty and affectionate portrayal of Finchley makes the book a delightful, feel-good read. With its blend of humor, gentle adventure, and picturesque settings, Mr. Finchley Goes to Paris captures the essence of a charming, pre-war European vacation gone awry in the most entertaining way.
Mr. Finchley Goes to Paris is a lighthearted novel by Victor Canning, first published in 1938. It is the second book in the Mr. Finchley series, following the adventures of Edgar Finchley, a mild-mannered and somewhat timid solicitor's clerk who finds himself involved in unexpected escapades.
In this novel, Mr. Finchley, after his adventures in Mr. Finchley Discovers His England, decides to venture outside of England for a holiday in Paris. What starts as a quiet vacation quickly turns into a series of humorous and often chaotic mishaps. Mr. Finchley, with his innocent charm and knack for getting into unusual situations, becomes embroiled in an array of amusing episodes, from misunderstandings with locals to encounters with eccentric characters, thieves, and even smugglers.
As always, Finchley approaches these escapades with a blend of bewilderment and determination. His journey through Paris takes him far outside the normal tourist experience, and he finds himself navigating both the city's glamorous and gritty sides.
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