PRESIDENTS HAT (PB)

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. Once the presidential party has gone, Daniel discovers that Mitterrand's black felt hat has been left behind. He decides to keep the hat as a souvenir. It's a perfect fit, and as he leaves the restaurant Daniel begins to feel somehow . . . different. Shot through with a delicious, wicked sense of humour, this is a vivid re-creation of 1980s Paris, and an enchanting exploration of life's possibilities.