Book Details:
Book Title: Jane Avril: The Muse of the Moulin Rouge by M. L. Malcolm
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 337 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: A Good Read Publishing
Release date: February 2026
Content Rating: PG +M: Some non-explicit discussions of sex; one subtle yet explicit sex scene and a brief discussion of suicide
Book Description:
Born the bastard daughter of an aristocrat, Jane Avril became the most famous dancer at the most famous dance hall in the world during the "Gay 90's" in Paris: the Moulin Rouge. Beautiful, intelligent, and fiercely independent, she earned a place among the most famous artists, writers, and entertainers of her day, including Henri Toulouse Lautrec, who immortalized her in his paintings and posters. Immerse yourself in the turbulent and fascinating life of a Belle Epoque legend as she struggles out of poverty into the limelight, learning how to live and love as Queen of La Danse.
M.L. Malcolm loves readers! She has visited with over a hundred book clubs all over the country, and is happy to use Zoom or whatever technology is available to connect when a personal visit isn't possible. She's also a history geek, so she loves reading and writing historical fiction.
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Meet the Author:
She began her professional career as an attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. After practicing law for three years, M.L. determined that "she and the law were not meant for each other," and is now a self-described "recovering attorney."
As part of her recovery strategy, M.L. yielded to her entrepreneurial inclinations and took over a struggling travel agency. She ran the business successfully for several years before selling it to a larger company, then retired from the labor force to spend more time with her children and pursue her life-long ambition to become a writer. She has also amassed an impressive hat collection (and yes, she does wear them).
M.L. has won several awards, including recognition in the prestigious Lorian Hemingway International Short Story Competition, and a silver medal from ForeWord magazine for Best Historical Fiction Book of the Year. "Heart of Lies" was chosen by the American Booksellers Association as an "Indie Pick" and a "Recommended Book Club Read" selection, and M.L. was selected by Target Stores as an "Author to Watch". She has also worked as a free-lance journalist for newspapers and magazines in Washington, DC and Los Angeles.
She and her family currently live in Washington, DC. M.L. is her nickname. Her full name is Mary Lee Malcolm
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My Review:
Jane Avril: The Muse of the Moulin Rouge is the first book I have had the pleasure in reading from new to me author, M L Malcolm. After reading this one, it definitely will not be my last. I thought it was a fun and entertaining adventure to hop on. I enjoyed going back in time to Paris, France. The first time I had ever heard of Jane Avril and it was fascinating to find out that she was real person in history. The author's details made me feel as though I was right there and seeing Jane Avril for myself. She was a captivating character that continued to find the strength and courage to survive. I admired her bravery. As someone that has an art degree, I loved meeting some known artists along the way. An overall great story.
I am going to give Jane Avril: The Muse of the Moulin Rouge a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who love to read historical fiction, particularly involving true events and historical figures. I am looking forward to reading more books from the talented M L Malcolm in the near future. I am curious to see where else their imagination takes their characters and fans to.
I received a paperback copy of M L Malcolm's Jane Avril: The Muse of the Moulin Rouge from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
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