Zibeline — Volume 1

Valentine de Vermont arrives in Paris with a fortune inherited from her late father, a prosperous fur merchant whose wealth was built on a daring gamble. Dubbed “Zibeline” by envious society ladies, she quickly becomes the talk of the city, her bold American spirit clashing with the polished world of French aristocracy and the glittering backstage of the Comédie‑Française. As she navigates lavish drawing‑rooms and the intrigue of haute couture, she resolves to repay a debt owed to a distinguished veteran of the Franco‑Mexican and Franco‑Prussian wars, a gesture that reveals both her generosity and her willingness to follow her heart.

Through witty dialogue and vivid descriptions of Parisian life, the novel offers a lively portrait of a young woman who refuses to be tamed by convention. Readers will be drawn into her daring exploits, the sparkle of high society, and the subtle tensions between old‑world elegance and the fresh, unconventional energy she brings from across the Atlantic.