"In the heart of Paris lies the Avenue des Temps Perdus. There, on the top floor of a lovely old apartment building, lives the elegant Mademoiselle Oiseau amid cats, birds, sumptuous gowns, and long pearl necklaces. One floor down lives Isabella, a girl who is so unremarkable that she's practically invisible. One day, when Isabella comes home from school and gets in the elevator, she accidentally presses the wrong button and finds herself in Mademoiselle Oiseau's apartment. She is plunged into a fascinating world full of secrets in which time seems to have stood still--and a wonderful friendship begins"--Page [4] of cover.

Includes a new afterword: A “richly detailed” biography of the iconic feminist based on interviews with friends, family, colleagues, and Steinem herself (The Washington Post). Going beyond Gloria Steinem’s public persona, this biography provides an in-depth portrait of the famed activist—covering her family of origin, Smith College education, travels in India, founding of Ms. magazine, and much more—drawn from fifty hours of interviews with Steinem, as well as conversations with more than two hundred people in her life. “Stern’s biography is sympathetic but critical about the woman who was once perhaps the foremost figure of American feminism. . . . Follows its subject from her childhood with a mentally ill mother and ne’er-do-well father through her rise in the women’s movement.” —The New York Times Book Review “Feminist icon, goddess, social climber, bunny—who is Gloria Steinem? All of the above, according to [this] serious new biography. . . . A real look at Steinem off the public platform.” —Kirkus Reviews “Avoiding esoteric psychological or feminist theorizing, Stern still provides a clear context for Steinem’s development both as a public figure and as an exemplar of the movement that seeks to have women define themselves as autonomous individuals.” —Library Journal Includes photographs

"A Fascinating Traitor" is a fascinating novel authored via Richard Henry Savage, an American creator acknowledged for his journey and romance novels. The book weaves a compelling narrative filled with intrigue and suspense. The story follows the life of the enigmatic protagonist, Baron d'Hautree, a charismatic and complex character who has been branded a traitor. Set against the backdrop of the past due nineteenth century, the novel delves into espionage, political conspiracies, and the complexities of loyalty and betrayal. Baron d'Hautree's person is shrouded in mystery, and the narrative gradually unveils his exciting past and the motives for his alleged betrayal. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn into a world of secrets and techniques, double-crossing, and shifting alliances. Savage's skillful storytelling keeps the target audience engaged as they are attempting to decipher the real nature of the baron's loyalties. "A Fascinating Traitor" is not handiest a tale of suspense however also a have a look at of man or woman and moral dilemmas, because it explores the bounds between patriotism and private motivations. The novel remains a testomony to Richard Henry Savage's talent for crafting complicated and compelling narratives that maintain readers on the edge in their seats even as reflecting the complexities of human nature and the choices individuals make in hard circumstances.