First published 2006
In the shadow of war, a young woman's open relationship is shattered by the arrival of a cunning newcomer. Françoise and Pierre's bond is tested when the alluring Xavière insinuates herself between them, playing one off the other until the only escape is destruction. Set against the turbulent backdrop of pre-war Paris, She Came to Stay is a searing tale of passion, jealousy, and the consequences of the heart's desires.
Genres: drama, romance, literary-fiction, 20th-century, adult-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, love-triangle
Setting: Paris
416 pages · Paperback · Harper Perennial
Content warnings: emotional-abuse, toxic-relationship