440 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006179313
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The story of a beautiful French actress whose craving for passion and vengeance took her from the gutters of Paris to the bedroom of a millionaire. The author's other novels, include Rage of Angels, Windmills of the Gods and Sands of Time.
Community Reviews Summary of 798 reviews
Moods
adventurous 58%
tense 58%
dark 41%
emotional 33%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 27% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Child abuse, DeathModerate
Addiction, Eating disorder, Mental illnessMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Grief
440 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006179313
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The story of a beautiful French actress whose craving for passion and vengeance took her from the gutters of Paris to the bedroom of a millionaire. The author's other novels, include Rage of Angels, Windmills of the Gods and Sands of Time.
Community Reviews Summary of 798 reviews
Moods
adventurous 58%
tense 58%
dark 41%
emotional 33%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 27% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Child abuse, DeathModerate
Addiction, Eating disorder, Mental illnessMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Grief