08-06-2004, 08:43 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Icecub
[b]Courtesans by Katie Hickman
The dictionary defines a courtesan as "a prostitute, or the mistress of a man of rank". However, this is scarcely an adequate description of the five women who light up the pages of this irresistable and seductive book. They were courted for their sexual prowess by powerful men in the 18th and 19th centuries, but their appeal went far beyond the pleasures of the flesh. They were fashion leaders, musicians, liguists and witty conversationalists who rose from lowly beginnings to positions of wealth and influence. Men would ruin themselves to gain their favours. [/B]
this sounds good
