The Unknown Woman of the Seine a Novel

Set in late autumn 1889, the story revolves around the mysterious discovery of a woman's body on the Seine River in Paris. Displayed at the city morgue, her haunting beauty captivates onlookers, yet no one comes forward to identify her. As the body awaits burial, a mold of her face is created, leading to a mask that transforms into a renowned cultural artifact of the 20th century. The narrative explores themes of identity, mortality, and the intersection of art and death, highlighting the allure of the unknown.