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The classic French novel set in Paris, translated by April Fitzlyon.
Synopsis
Tells the story of the young Denise who is seeking work in Paris, and, Octave Mouret, the aspirational director of the shopping emporium, who exploits his power to manipulate the desire his refined merchandise arouses in his female consumers.