An account of Sarah Bernhardt's love life. Her lovers included Victor Hugo and the Prince of Wales. A complex character, she made money as a courtesan on top of being France's top actress. She was an accomplished painter and sculptor. After losing one leg, she acquired a wooden one, and continued an active role on the stage. During the Franco-Prussian war, she looked after the wounded with great dedication.She was an ardent supporter of Dreyfus. She is, arguably, the second most famous Frenchwoman ever.