The Lady of the Camellias – Alexandre Dumas fils

"She was one of those women who have never had a childhood."

Armand Duval falls in love with the celebrated courtesan Marguerite Gautier. For a brief time, she abandons her life of luxury to live with him in the country. But Armand's father convinces Marguerite that her reputation will destroy Armand's future and his sister's marriage prospects. She sacrifices her happiness, returning to her former life to save him, dying alone of consumption.

This tragic romance inspired Verdi's 'La Traviata'. It is a heartbreaking story of sacrifice and the redemption of a 'fallen woman' through pure love.