Ingénue, or, the First Days of Blood

Step into the decadent world of Belle Époque Paris with Alexandre Dumas' gripping novel, Ingénue. When young actress Fernande Barrey is discovered by a famous playwright, she rises to fame and fortune - but at a cost. As she navigates the seamy underbelly of Parisian society, Fernande must confront her own desires and the dangerous men who seek to possess her. Dumas' lush prose and unforgettable characters make Ingénue a classic of French literature.