Petite Mort

Beatrice Hitchman

Shortlisted for the Polari First Book Prize 2014

Mesdames et Messieurs presenting La Petite Mort or A Little Death ...

A silent film destroyed in a fire in 1914 at the Pathé studio before it was seen even by its director.

A lowly seamstress who makes the costumes she should be wearing but believes her talent - and the secret she keeps too - will soon get her a dressing room of her own.

A famous - and dashing - creator of spectacular cinematic illusions husband to a beautiful volatile actress the most adored icon of the Parisian studios.

All fit together like scenes in a movie. And as you will see this plot has a twist we beg you not to disclose ...

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