Arriving in Paris with only her exotic beauty and strong spirit to help her succeed, Leonie vows to rise above her poverty and make a name for herself. As she achieves stardom, many men are mesmerized by her, including the wealthy, powerful and darkly handsome Gilles de Courmont. A novel of great passion and adventure set at the turn of the century and spanning three continents, by a promising new storyteller. HC: Villard Books.