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Les Temps des Cerises (Paperback)
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Les Temps des Cerises (Paperback)
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Zillah Bethell brings events to life in an rollercoaster, almost
charicature-like style, rather than a realistic reconstruction of
history and hardship, although the details of the setting are
keenly researched and acutely dramatised. Her protagonist is
Eveline, a young woman longing for action, trapped searching for
food for her young brother and alcoholic, maudlin father. Eveline
is engaged to the romantic, letter-writing Laurie, but is
increasingly drawn to his friend, the fiery Alphonse, who is
involved in intrigues to break the siege. In a beautifully depicted
subplot, the nun Bernadine struggles to look after a baby,
delivered dramatically and unexpectedly by her friend and fellow
nun in the Paris convent, Sister Agnes. Bernadine's own troubled
past haunts her as she bids to save the baby from the horrors of
Paris life and makes her own bid for escape as Eveline 'mans' the
barricades. Bizarre historical detail such as the theft of the
army's horses and the citizens' use of men in hot air balloons to
send for help, serve to intrigue and authenticate the story.
Bethell's vibrant prose and talent for dramatic imagination make
this an evocative and highly enjoyable read.
General
Imprint: |
Seren Books
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2010 |
First published: |
February 2011 |
Authors: |
Zillah Bethell
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Dimensions: |
208 x 135 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
220 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-85411-522-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
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LSN: |
1-85411-522-7 |
Barcode: |
9781854115225 |
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