The Beautiful
The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh, published by Penguin on June 29, 2021, is a captivating young adult fiction novel that immerses readers in a richly detailed world. Set in 1872 New Orleans, the story follows seventeen-year-old Celine Rousseau, who escapes her life as a dressmaker in Paris to find refuge at the Ursuline convent. As she navigates the vibrant city, Celine becomes entangled in the mysterious underworld known as La Cour des Lions, drawn to its enigmatic leader, Sébastien Saint Germain.
Readers will discover a narrative that intertwines romance and paranormal elements, exploring themes of attraction and suspicion. As Celine grapples with her feelings for Sébastien, she must also confront the unsettling events surrounding the recent deaths of girls from the convent. This edition spans 480 pages and is presented in English, offering an engaging blend of fantasy and epic storytelling that delves into the complexities of love and the supernatural.
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Now in paperback, the first book–an instant bestseller–in the sumptuous, sultry, and romantic YA vampire series from New York Times bestselling author Renee Ahdieh.
In 1872, New Orleans is a city ruled by the dead. But to seventeen-year-old Celine Rousseau, New Orleans is a safe haven after she’s forced to flee her life as a dressmaker in Paris. Taken in by the sisters of the Ursuline convent, Celine is quickly enraptured by the vibrant city becoming embroiled in the glitzy underworld, known as La Cour des Lions, after catching the eye of the group’s enigmatic leader, Sébastien Saint Germain.
When the body of one of the girls from the convent is found in Sébastien’s own lair–the second dead girl to turn up in recent weeks–Celine must battle her attraction to Sébastien and suspicions about his guilt along with the shame of her own horrible secret.
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