Draper's shop

Maria's first job is at a draper's shop, where she works for two years before leaving for her vacation in Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is a major city in Brazil and the one Maria chooses for her vacation. It is in Rio de Janeiro where Maria meets Roger, the Swiss man who hires Maria to dance at his club in Geneva, Switzerland.

Copacabana

Copacabana is an area of Rio de Janeiro, famous for beautiful beaches and nightclubs. Maria checks into a cheap hotel in the Copacabana region during her Rio de Janeiro vacation. The Copacabana is also the name of the bar where Maria works as a prostitute in Geneva.

The Little Prince

The Little Prince is a French children's book written by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, recommended to Maria by the Geneva librarian.

Rue de Berne

Rue de Berne is a...