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Synopsis
"A dazzling contemporary novel that interweaves the lives of a Russian mistress and the young French painter who falls in love with her. Set in the South of France, London, and Paris, a gorgeous, innocent mistress of a Russian oligarch gradually finds independence via her own efforts and through her friendship with the artist son of a world-renowned painter and his devoted muse/now restaurateur mother, reminiscent of Picasso and La Colombe D'or in St-Paul-de-Vence. A glamorous, elegant story that will resonate with Steel's audience, with an element of intrigue that will keep readers turning the pages"--
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Is The Mistress appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This contemporary romance involves a young Russian woman kept as a mistress by a wealthy oligarch who gradually gains independence through her connection with a French artist. Contains implied sexual situations related to the mistress relationship and mature themes about power dynamics and wealth.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity and power imbalance.
Who'll love this
Older teens will appreciate the glamorous European settings and the heroine's journey toward independence and self-discovery.