Daughter Of Paris: The Life Story Of Céleste Mogador
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Charlotte Haldane
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson, 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has some general wear and a small tear along front top edge (see photo). Dust jacket has plastic slip protector, price clipped and discolouration from presence of previous sticker. Light foxing and yellowing on page edges.
This compelling biography chronicles the tumultuous life of Céleste Mogador, a captivating figure who rose from humble beginnings to become a celebrated dancer and courtesan in 19th-century Paris. The narrative vividly portrays the vibrant, often scandalous, world of the Second Empire, illustrating the social complexities and personal struggles faced by women of her era. It uncovers the resilience and ambition that defined Mogador's journey, from the stage to her later years as a countess. This historical account presents a fascinating look at a woman who defied societal norms and left an indelible mark on Parisian history.
Author: Charlotte Haldane
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson, 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has some general wear and a small tear along front top edge (see photo). Dust jacket has plastic slip protector, price clipped and discolouration from presence of previous sticker. Light foxing and yellowing on page edges.
This compelling biography chronicles the tumultuous life of Céleste Mogador, a captivating figure who rose from humble beginnings to become a celebrated dancer and courtesan in 19th-century Paris. The narrative vividly portrays the vibrant, often scandalous, world of the Second Empire, illustrating the social complexities and personal struggles faced by women of her era. It uncovers the resilience and ambition that defined Mogador's journey, from the stage to her later years as a countess. This historical account presents a fascinating look at a woman who defied societal norms and left an indelible mark on Parisian history.