Costeloe, Diney
Children of the Siege
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784976224
- author:
- Costeloe, Diney
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Head of Zeus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Sagas, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The St. Clair family's return to Paris after the Franco-Prussian War is marked by a new wave of violence and turmoil, as the Commune takes hold. For their young daughter Helene, this means a desperate struggle for survival on the war-torn streets. Separated from her family, she must fend for herself, facing the harsh realities of a city in chaos. As the family's situation becomes increasingly dire, their brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the barricades, their fates inextricably linked. Diney Costeloe masterfully weaves a gripping narrative of children caught in the midst of a deadly conflict, where the lines between loyalty, love, and survival are constantly blurred. This powerful and haunting story is a testament to the enduring impact of historical events on ordinary families, and the resilience of those who must navigate the darkest of times.
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