Juliette Drouet - Life As A Courtesan

Life As A Courtesan

Described by those who knew her as independent, impulsive and hot-tempered; she was also regarded by Parisian society as a typical courtesan who dressed splendidly,spent money wildly, and was extremely beautiful. Drouet had limpid, bright eyes; a fine, chiseled nose; a small,crimson mouth; set in an oval face, framed by a mass of blue-black hair.

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