The protagonist, a former actress and model whose career is derailed by tuberculosis inherited from her father. She navigates occupied Paris with a life of debauchery, flees to Sigmaringen, and faces post-war condemnation and social ostracization.
Part of the decadent social circle Corinne frequents in occupied Paris.
Member of the Gestapo countess circle Corinne navigates during occupation.
Pre-war co-star who visits her in post-war isolation.
Sister who dies in a concentration camp, triggering Corinne's guilt.
Biological father who transmits tuberculosis and shapes her wartime trajectory.
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