Germinie Lacerteux

'Germinie Lacerteux' is a gripping and unsettling tale that explores the dangers of temptation and obsession. The novel follows the tragic story of a young country girl who moves to Paris, only to fall prey to the temptations of the city. As Germinie's nymphomania takes hold, her life spirals out of control, leading to her untimely death in a hospital bed. Based on the authors' observations of their own maid, 'Germinie Lacerteux' offers a disturbing insight into the dark side of human nature, and the devastating consequences of giving in to our most primal desires.