19c Paris, The Commune, Baron Haussmann's radical design for a city of light to rise from the medieval streets...poverty and wealth rub co-exist in the throes of change. Like the turbulent currents of the river Seine itself, the story of love, loss and courage flows through the life of The Unknown. Her sweet smile in death created a sensation and, a century later, inspired 'the lips that all would want to kiss!' Who was she? Does her spirit live on to captivate a man curious enough to seek out her mystery? A reflection in the water...The Unknown teases us to follow...
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