The Strange Case of Lucile Clery

"I have always taken away with me, messieurs, the most excellent testimonials." And it was true. Lucile Clery was an exceptional governess: the children always adored her; there was nothing in her behavior of which one might complain. But she never remained for long in one household... Then Mlle Clery was engaged to take care of the children of the Duke and Duchess Montlosier due Boccage. The Duke was a charming young man, but driven to icy fury by his wife's unending hysterics. The unfortunate Duchess, a Corsican heiress, was unable to control either her passion or her jealousy. A provacative position for a beautiful governess, too cold and too clever for her own good...