Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess)

By René de Pont-Jest

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Torn between duty and desire, a woman's heart leads her down a path filled with forbidden love and social scandal.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Gender & Sexuality Studies Literature Fiction

Released

2011-03-30

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Summary

"Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess)" by René de Pont-Jest is a tale of romance and social pressures unfolding in the 1800s, following Lise Barineff, daughter of an actress, through her complicated love life with Prince Pierre Olsdorf, her husband, and the artist Paul Meyrin, inspiring their work and capturing her heart. It kicks off by explaining how Lise’s mother wants to find her a good marriage, setting Lise to marry Prince Olsdorf, a reserved character who is also serious. Lise becomes drawn to Paul's artistic and strong personality, which results in exciting twists that put her honor and position at stake. The story explores themes of attraction and the repercussions of seeking love outside of traditional marriage, highlighting the struggles between personal desires and societal rules.