
The French Deception
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An autobiographical novel by Marguerite Duras, told in fragmentary, poetic prose. Set in colonial Indochina in the 1920s, it follows a poor fifteen-year-old French girl who begins a passionate love affair with a wealthy Chinese merchant.
After a few pages about a happy and peaceful childhood, we follow the growing up of a boy who first learns about the sensual world and about women by listening to their cheerful chatter and giggles on the seats with tea in his mother's home...
At thirty-seven years old, Cathy Alter is still treading a path paved with bad decisions, junk food, unpaid bills and too many unsuitable men.
A romantic and unforgettable novel by the famous writer Trish Doller about setting sail for a new life and finding yourself.
The novel is intended for fans of historical fiction and readers interested in strong female characters in turbulent historical settings.