Born into a wealthy Parisian family, Isabella's beauty was renowned. When 19 she had an affair with a politician who broke off the relationship when she became pregnant. Following an abortion she moved to London; to avoid scandal.
Here she befriended some students interested in the occult. She did a number of séances and Tarot sessions, before joined the Golden Dawn society.
Here she advanced her occult knowledge, but fell victim to the society's internal politics. She had to flee to Tunis after making an enemy of a powerful society member. Here she continues to pursue her quest for knowledge.