Loving Mephistopheles

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Set in 1920s London, the story follows Jenny, a music-hall singer who unwittingly makes a pact with the Devil, Leo, granting her eternal youth. As Leo, with his myriad past lives, thrives, Jenny struggles with the burdens of her agelessness, facing scrutiny and the necessity of constant reinvention. The arrival of a daughter, potentially not Leo's, intensifies their tumultuous relationship, leading Jenny to flee and sever ties with Leo. Ultimately, Leo realizes that Jenny is the only woman he has ever truly loved.