Story of O

A Novel

By Pauline Reage | Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

About the book

The notorious novel of dark obsession
 
How far will a woman go to express her love? In this exquisite novel of passion and desire, the answer emerges through a daring exploration of the deepest bonds of sensual domination. “O” is a beautiful Parisian fashion photographer, determined to understand and prove her consuming devotion to her lover, René, through complete submission to his every whim, his every desire.
 
It is a journey of forbidden, dangerous choices that sweeps her through the secret gardens of the sexual underground. From the inner sanctum of a private club where willing women are schooled in the art of subjugation to the excruciating embraces of René’s friend Sir Stephen, O tests the outermost limits of pleasure. For as O discovers, true freedom lies in her pure and complete willingness to do anything for love.

Editions of Story of O

Paperback
ISBN 9780345545343
Paperback
ISBN 9780345275721
Paperback
ISBN 9780345289131
Paperback
ISBN 9780345301116
EBook
ISBN 9780345548405

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The notorious novel of dark obsession
 
How far will a woman go to express her love? In this exquisite novel of passion and desire, the answer emerges through a daring exploration of the deepest bonds of sensual domination. “O” is a beautiful Parisian fashion photographer, determined to understand and prove her consuming devotion to her lover, René, through complete submission to his every whim, his every desire.
 
It is a journey of forbidden, dangerous choices that sweeps her through the secret gardens of the sexual underground. From the inner sanctum of a private club where willing women are schooled in the art of subjugation to the excruciating embraces of René’s friend Sir Stephen, O tests the outermost limits of pleasure. For as O discovers, true freedom lies in her pure and complete willingness to do anything for love.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Story of O about?

The notorious novel of dark obsession
 
How far will a woman go to express her love? In this exquisite novel of passion and desire, the answer emerges through a daring exploration of the deepest bonds of sensual domination. “O” is a beautiful Parisian fashion photographer, determined to understand and prove her consuming devotion to her lover, René, through complete submission to his every whim, his every desire.
 
It is a journey of forbidden, dangerous choices that sweeps her through the secret gardens of the sexual underground. From the inner sanctum of a private club where willing women are schooled in the art of subjugation to the excruciating embraces of René’s friend Sir Stephen, O tests the outermost limits of pleasure. For as O discovers, true freedom lies in her pure and complete willingness to do anything for love.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Story of O?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre

Where can I read a sample of Story of O?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780345545343

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Story of O?

Pauline Reage

Who is the Publisher of the book Story of O?

Random House Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Story of O is available as paperback(ISBN 9780345545343) and paperback(ISBN 9780345275721) and paperback(ISBN 9780345289131) and paperback(ISBN 9780345301116) and ebook(ISBN 9780345548405)

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