The Woman With Two Smiles: translated from La Femme aux Deux Sourires

A captivating tale weaves through the corridors of the Volnic Château, where the echoes of a long-ago tragedy linger. Élisabeth Hornain, once a dazzling star, met an untimely end that left fans and friends bewildered. Now, years later, the shadows of her past beckon as new secrets surface.

Enter a determined investigator, who becomes enthralled not only by the allure of solving the mystery but also by the enigmatic duality of a woman who wore two smiles. As threads of deception unravel, the investigation reveals a web of passion, jealousy, and hidden truths that lie beneath the surface of vibrant performances.

With each turn of the page, readers are drawn into a world where charm and danger coexist, leaving them guessing until the final revelation. The ambiance is rich, the characters are magnetic, and the stakes are impossibly high as the quest for justice unfolds in a scene as dramatic as any grand opera.