...France, 1834. A whole abyss separates the present-day Adele Heriot, a star of the Parisian demimonde and the favorite of two princes of the blood, from the innocent and naive girl she once was. Her house is surrounded by luxury, she shines with clothes and jewelry, and organizes receptions that attract almost all French nobles. Men give one hundred thousand francs for a night with Mademoiselle Heriot. Her career is dizzying, but... what to do with her soul? And with love for Edward, which you can’t tear out of your heart? Adele knows about his upcoming engagement and tries to prevent this event. At any cost. Even at the cost of the freedom of the beloved...

The design of the book uses a drawing by A. Chalon (England, 19th century)