Turlupin

Synopsis of Turlupin

Set in the France of Richelieu, amidst the power struggles of the nobility, Turlupin follows the tragic fate of Tancrède Turlupin, a whimsical barber and wigmaker. A dreamer who defies the customs of his time, Turlupin finds himself caught in the grand, dangerous designs of the Cardinal. Blending picaresque elements, burlesque humor, and historical suspense, Leo Perutz crafts a compelling narrative that serves as a profound meditation on the meaning of history and the decline of the aristocracy.