"Zibeline — Volume 1" by marquis de Philippe Massa is a captivating romance set in France's Second Empire, following the life of Valentine de Vermont, fondly called Zibeline after she comes into a great fortune. The story is set against the backdrop of Parisian society, chronicling Zibeline's escapades and social encounters as she uses her inherited wealth, creating a stir among the city's upper class with her independence and acts of kindness. As Zibeline navigates Paris, she seeks to right a wrong from her father's past by returning what was lost at the gambling table, this quest involving the colorful personalities of Parisian high society and a budding romance with a charming officer. It is a sweeping story of opulence, complicated social rules, passionate romances and high risk gambles during a vibrant time in France.
Zibeline — Volume 1
By Philippe Massa
In the dazzling world of 19th-century Paris, a spirited heiress risks it all to settle a family debt and find true love amidst the glittering social scene.
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