A young artist, Mikaël, rises to fame with the help of his mentor, the aging Zoret, who also becomes a romantic partner. As Mikaël's career takes off, he becomes involved with the Princess Zamikoff, funding his lavish lifestyle by stealing from Zoret and selling his gifts. Meanwhile, a subplot follows Alice Adelsskjold, who has an affair with the Duke of Monthieu, and later finds spiritual solace as the duke falls ill.

Chained: The Story of the Third Sex
A painter's world is upended as he becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and passion with his enigmatic model and a captivating princess, ultimately descending into a vortex of desire and chaos.