The true story of some very unique parents, this book is also the story of their daughter. Francine leads us from Russia to France to the United States and through a mythical, inimitable era in history. Her story is shaped by her parents and her mother's subsequent lovers--all fashion-industry insiders, artists, and bohemians. There's truth, joy, pleasure, and knowledge in these memories, which also span some of the most important moments of the 20th century.