Paris in the 19th century, extravagant parties and champagne: Marguerite Gautier is the queen of the Parisian demimonde, beautiful and enigmatic. The only flowers she accepts are camellias. When the young bourgeois Armand Duval falls deeply in love with her, she gives up her extravagant lifestyle. However, Armand's father is concerned about the family's reputation - Marguerite is willing to sacrifice her love. Finally, "The Lady of the Camellias" is available in a splendid new translation - a wonderful reading experience.