Angelique Latham has grown up at magnificent Belgrave Castle under the loving tutelage of her father, the Duke of Westerfield, after the death of her aristocratic French mother. At 18 she is her father's closest, most trusted child, schooled in managing their grand estate. But when he dies, her half-brothers brutally turn her out, denying her very existence. Angelique has a keen mind, remarkable beauty and an envelope of money her father pressed upon her. To survive, she will need all her resources - and one bold stroke of fortune. Unable to secure employment without references or connections, Angelique desperately makes her way to Paris, where she rescues a young woman fleeing an abusive madam - and suddenly sees a possibility: open an elegant house of pleasure that will protect its women and serve only the best clients.

Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel is a bestselling author known for her emotionally driven novels about love, family, and resilience. Born on August 14, 1947, in New York City, she has published over 190 books, with more than 800 million copies sold worldwide. Her works have been translated into 43 languages, with many adapted for television. Renowned for her prolific writing, Steel continues to captivate readers globally with her timeless stories.