Ghislain de Fonclare

The dawn of the 20th century: L’Apollonide, a luxurious and traditional brothel in Paris, is living its last days. In this closed world, where some men fall in love and others become viciously harmful, the women share their secrets, their fears, their joys and their pains.

1916. Julien Delaunay is reported missing in action during the Great War. His wife, Julie, refuses to believe he is dead. 1919. When a photo of an amnesic drifter appears in the press, Julie immediately recognizes him as her beloved husband. They are reunited and, little by little, she helps him to fall in love with her again. Until another woman claims to be the man’s real wife…

After his marriage failed, Félix entered the service of Suzy, the famous actress. Since she abruptly ended her career, she's been a recluse in her castle. In an attempt to convince her to return to the stage, Félix has an encounter that turns his life upside down.