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Little Jeanne of France: A Tale of Two Girls in Post-War France

Little Jeanne of France: A Tale of Two Girls in Post-War France

Brandeis, Madeline

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Classic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN13: 9791041819683
Publisher: Culturea
Published: Jul 15 2023
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
Little Jeanne of France by Madeline Brandeis is a poignant narrative set in post-World War I France, exploring the intertwined lives of two young girls, Margot and Jeanne. Margot, the granddaughter of Madame Villard, is born into comfort and luxury in Paris. Her life is filled with indulgence, yet she remains disinterested and spoiled, lacking appreciation for the abundance around her. In stark contrast, Jeanne, the daughter of Madame Villard's son Paul, is born in a war-torn village. Her mother dies during an invasion, and her father, a soldier, entrusts her to an old peasant who promises to take her to Paris. However, Jeanne ends up in the care of Suzanne Moreau, a lonely dressmaker who becomes deeply attached to her. Suzanne, unable to part with Jeanne, raises her as her own, keeping her from her rightful family. Jeanne grows up helping Suzanne in her dress shop, becoming known as the Little Model for showcasing children's clothes. Despite her hard work, Jeanne longs for the simple joys of childhood play, which she finds in her imagination and her puppet, Pierrot. Meanwhile, Madame Villard continues her relentless search for her lost granddaughter, unaware that Jeanne is so close. The narrative unfolds with themes of love, sacrifice, and the longing for familial connections, culminating in a chance encounter between Jeanne and Margot, which hints at the possibility of Jeanne's true identity being revealed.

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