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The Price of Innocence is a historical fiction novel, containing romantic elements, set in 1878 Paris, France. It weaves the tale of a young woman who, through cruel circumstances, suddenly finds herself struggling to survive in a city that despises its poor. Her struggles take her on a journey through the shelters of charity to her first job as a laundress. The only reprieve from the vain existence of her life arrives each day when she delivers laundry to the most opulent brothel in all of Paris—the Chabanais. Behind its doors, a world of beauty, comfort, and shelter calls to her but for a price - her innocence. The story is a picturesque glimpse into 19th century Paris life. Follow the emotional journey of one woman driven by survival, rescued out of admiration, and redeemed out of love. Filled with tears and joy, it leaves readers hungering for the second book in the series of three.