--- product_id: 57153679 title: "The President's Hat" price: "40 Ft" currency: HUF in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/57153679-the-presidents-hat store_origin: HU region: Hungary --- # The President's Hat **Price:** 40 Ft **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The President's Hat - **How much does it cost?** 40 Ft with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/57153679-the-presidents-hat) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Dining alone in an elegant Parisian brasserie, accountant Daniel Mercier can hardly believe his eyes when President François Mitterrand sits down to eat at the table next to him. Daniel's thrill at being in such close proximity to the most powerful man in the land persists even after the presidential party has gone, which is when he discovers that Mitterrand's black felt hat has been left behind. After a few moments' soul-searching, Daniel decides to keep the hat as a souvenir of an extraordinary evening. It's a perfect fit, and as he leaves the restaurant Daniel begins to feel somehow ... different. -- Winner of the Prix Landerneau Découvertes and Prix Relay des Voyageurs -- Waterstones Spring Book Club 2013 -- Kindle Top 5 Title -- ABA Indies Introduce choice Review: Charming book, full of positivity - Immediately, Daniel is a character who is easy to connect to. He is in a restaurant having a rare "bachelor evening" when Francois Mitterrand sits on the table next to him. FM leaves without his hat and Daniel, in an unusual moment of impulse, decides to take it. I have had bad experiences with translations, as this is, of late but was completely delighted with this book. The description of inner feelings is amazing and I found myself rereading some sections to make sure I had picked up every word. It is a small book (approx 200 pages) with very short chapters, making for a quick read. The hat passes from person to person and the book seems to be becoming a series of related short stories. I started to feel a bit disappointed with that idea as I felt I wanted to know more about each of the characters, so was delighted that the book is more complex. There is a bit of mystery, a bit of magic and a lot of Paris, all mixed up with great dollops of positivity. The story is set in 1986/87 and there are many nostalgic references to the era. The setting is quite subtle and does not take over the plot but is a definite period. Well worth reading for something a bit different. Review: Courage, Mon Brave! - France has moved on a lot since I was confined to the language lab, and this is a snapshot of the 80s, after my release. The author admits his return to this period was for reasons of nostalgia, but you don't have to be a Francophile to enjoy it for yourself. With a premise reminiscent of the plot of The Mask, the hat in the title changes the lives of all who wear it, giving them courage. A mild-mannered accountant holds his own against a domineering colleague, impressing his boss and gaining promotion. A put-upon mistress finds the pluck to end her affair with the married man she never goes out with. A blocked perfumer, five years under psychoanalysis, dons the Homburg, dismisses his shrink and scores a final hit with his legendary nose, recombining different elements from the story. An aristocrat declares his inner socialist. The smells, the tastes and the textures of the period are rendered here for you to relish. I even discovered a French affair with technology, pre-dating the PC, that I was totally unaware of before. Just surrender to the narrative and let yourself be carried along by the unfolding story. A delightful, humorous, satisfying read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 48,999 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 356 in Cultural Heritage Fiction 4,213 in Humorous Fiction 5,785 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,288 Reviews | ## Images ![The President's Hat - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EqsCk24FL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Charming book, full of positivity *by J***U on 6 July 2013* Immediately, Daniel is a character who is easy to connect to. He is in a restaurant having a rare "bachelor evening" when Francois Mitterrand sits on the table next to him. FM leaves without his hat and Daniel, in an unusual moment of impulse, decides to take it. I have had bad experiences with translations, as this is, of late but was completely delighted with this book. The description of inner feelings is amazing and I found myself rereading some sections to make sure I had picked up every word. It is a small book (approx 200 pages) with very short chapters, making for a quick read. The hat passes from person to person and the book seems to be becoming a series of related short stories. I started to feel a bit disappointed with that idea as I felt I wanted to know more about each of the characters, so was delighted that the book is more complex. There is a bit of mystery, a bit of magic and a lot of Paris, all mixed up with great dollops of positivity. The story is set in 1986/87 and there are many nostalgic references to the era. The setting is quite subtle and does not take over the plot but is a definite period. Well worth reading for something a bit different. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Courage, Mon Brave! *by S***R on 20 August 2013* France has moved on a lot since I was confined to the language lab, and this is a snapshot of the 80s, after my release. The author admits his return to this period was for reasons of nostalgia, but you don't have to be a Francophile to enjoy it for yourself. With a premise reminiscent of the plot of The Mask, the hat in the title changes the lives of all who wear it, giving them courage. A mild-mannered accountant holds his own against a domineering colleague, impressing his boss and gaining promotion. A put-upon mistress finds the pluck to end her affair with the married man she never goes out with. A blocked perfumer, five years under psychoanalysis, dons the Homburg, dismisses his shrink and scores a final hit with his legendary nose, recombining different elements from the story. An aristocrat declares his inner socialist. The smells, the tastes and the textures of the period are rendered here for you to relish. I even discovered a French affair with technology, pre-dating the PC, that I was totally unaware of before. Just surrender to the narrative and let yourself be carried along by the unfolding story. A delightful, humorous, satisfying read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Happy customer *by P***. on 4 March 2026* Brilliant. Book in great condition all the way from a book shop in India. 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