céline is the story of two women, a man and the emotional and erotic bonds that connect them. céline and alexa are lovers who met in geneva ten years prior to the start of the story. they are members of an international criminal syndicate that steals high value art works on commission. as part of a planned operation in zurich, célinemeets and seduces pres, a successful technology executive. he falls in love with the irresistible céline. after the operation is completed, céline is kidnapped in paris and rescued by pres. this evokes feelings of love in céline she never experienced before. they have a short time together where they become bonded emotionally and sexually. however, the nature of céline's work and her prior associations becomes an obstacle to their developing relationship. céline is about facing demons, finding one's courage and being transformed through the power of transcendent love.