Years after defecting from Russia, leaving behind her father, a famous composer, and Alik, her first love, Hedy Lukas risks her freedom to discover why her father never defected and if Alik betrayed her...
This is a historical novel that takes place in 19th-century Paris. Nandou, a talented actor, magician, and dwarf, falls in love with Jeanne Sorel, a ragpicker. He takes her home and educates her, never telling her of his feelings. Meanwhile, Jeanne f...