

Her biological mother is a former prostitute once known as Paquette la Chantefleurie but now known as Sister Gudule her paternity is unknown. Esmeralda, born Agnès, is perceived to be a French Roma girl. The story centres on Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre-Dame Cathedral, and his unrequited love for the beautiful dancer La Esmeralda. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is set in Paris during the 15th century.


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