Dominique Aury was born in 1907 in Paris, France. She was a renowned French writer and literary critic known for her sophisticated style and deep engagement with cultural and literary themes. Aury's work has left a lasting impact on French literary circles, and she is celebrated for her insightful contributions to 20th-century French literature.
An erotic novel about dominance and submission which has gained a certain notoriety, possibly due to the seal of approval given it by Graham Greene who claimed it was the best pornographic novel he had ever read.