The Beautiful

Used Paperback

"The Beautiful" by Renée Ahdieh is a historical fantasy novel set in 1872 New Orleans, where Celine Rousseau, a young woman fleeing Paris, finds herself entangled in a dangerous world of mystery and forbidden romance. After taking refuge at a convent, Celine is drawn into the alluring underworld of La Cour des Lions, led by the enigmatic Sébastien Saint Germain. As murders plague the city, Celine must confront her attraction to Sébastien and uncover the truth behind the deaths, all while grappling with her own dark secret.