Gilded Youth

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Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century France, the lives of Léon Daudet, Jean-Baptiste Charcot, and Jeanne Hugo unfold as they navigate the legacies of their illustrious parents. Each child of a literary or scientific giant, they become subjects of public intrigue and fascination. As they grow up together, their intertwined destinies reflect the societal changes of the era, hinting at the potential for greatness as France approaches a new century. Their stories capture the essence of celebrity culture and familial expectation.