The Price of Innocence — Vicki Hopkins

"Extremely well-written book, with splendid dialogue." Coffee Time Romance
"This is a well-written researched story of ironic love, the first of a series of novels involving some of the same characters. " Judge's Commentary - Writer's Digest

(This book is classified as a family saga, with romantic elements, that spans 20 years in four novels. It is not historical romance.)

The year is 1878, and the setting is Paris, France. It's a place of privilege for the rich but one of heartache and struggle for the poor. Upon the death of her father, Suzette is thrown from the comforts of life into the terror of homelessness on the streets of Paris. Without family or friends, she struggles to survive. Her journey takes her from a charity house to the grueling life of a laundress. When her plight becomes unbearable, she is enticed by the mistress of the most famous brothel in France to live in luxury and service her aristocratic clientele. Her innocence is sold for a price.

The Price of Deception (Book Two) continues the story of Suzette and Robert, followed by The Price of Love (Book Three), and The Price of Passion (Book Four).