Celeste

The Parisian Courtesan Who Became a Countess and Bestselling Writer

Roland Perry, Deidre Rubenstein

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ABC/ Bolinda Audio
28 November 2016

Biography: general; Humanities

Courtesan, countess, bestselling author – the tempestuous true story of a woman far ahead of her time ...

Born in the gutters of Paris in 1824, Céleste made her name as a dancer in the Parisian dance halls, where it is said she invented the can-can. Then, as an equestrienne at the Paris hippodrome, her daring feats on horseback thrilled the crowds. However, it was as the city's most celebrated courtesan that the young Parisian found genuine fame and fortune. Strikingly beautiful and charismatic, her lovers included famous novelists, artists and composers, not least Georges Bizet, whom, many believe, based his free and fearless Carmen on Céleste. But when Céleste married the Count de Chabrillan, a prominent member of the French aristocracy, Parisian society was scandalised. And when the pair turned up in far off Australia, where the count served as the first French consul, Melbourne society was scandalised in turn. Later a bestselling memoirist, novelist, playwright and librettist, the remarkable Countess Céleste de Chabrillan was, indeed, a woman far ahead of her time.

By: Roland Perry
Read by: Deidre Rubenstein
Imprint: ABC/ Bolinda Audio
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: Unabridged
Dimensions: Height: 134mm, Width: 146mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 258g
ISBN: 9781489361875
ISBN 10: 1489361871
Publication Date: 28 November 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: CD-Audio
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Celeste: The Parisian Courtesan Who Became a Countess and Bestselling Writer

'Altogether an exciting story.' -- New York Times 'It has great pace and excitement ... taut and extremely well written.' -- The Guardian 'A ripper ... very well written.' -- The Age