Mademoiselle de Maupin
Part of the Mademoiselle de Maupin series
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A woman uses her incredible beauty to captivate both d'Albert, a young poet, and disguised as a man, his mistress, Rosette.
In this shocking tale of sexual deception, Gautier draws readers into the bedrooms and boudoirs of a French chateau in a compelling exploration of desire and sexual intrigue, and gives voice to a longing which is larger in scope, namely, the wish for completeness in oneself.
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