Synopses & Reviews
An influential novelist's shocking tale of sexual deception draws readers into the bedrooms and boudoirs of a French ch'teau in a compelling exploration of desire and sexual intrigue.
About the Author
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Thophile Gautier (1811 &1872) was born near the Pyrenees and moved to Paris, where he became well-known as a poet, novelist, and critic.
Helen Constantine is co-editor of the magazine Modern Poetry in Translation.
Patricia Duncker is a novelist and short-story writer who teaches creative writing at the University of East Anglia.'