Dorothy Bussy es celebrada principalmente por sus exquisitas traducciones al inglés de la literatura francesa, acercando obras cumbre a un público más amplio. Más allá de sus aclamadas traducciones, escribió prosa original que profundizó en intrincadas dinámicas interpersonales y exploraciones de la identidad femenina. Su escritura se distingue por una sutil perspicacia psicológica y una refinada artesanía lingüística. Las contribuciones literarias de Bussy ofrecen una perspectiva matizada sobre la conexión humana y el autodescubrimiento.
Michel had been a blindfold scholar until, newly married, he contracted tuberculosis. His will to recover brings self-discovery and the growing desire to rebel against his background of culture, decency and morality. But the freedom from constraints that Michel finds on his restless travels is won at great cost.
When Olivia turns sixteen she is sent to a Parisian finishing school to broaden her education. Soon after her arrival, she finds herself falling under the spell of her beautiful and charismatic teacher. But Madamoiselle Julie's life is not as straightforward as Olivia imagines and the school year is destined to end abruptly in tragedy.