Andrée is small for her age, but walks with the confidence of an adult. Secretly Sylvie believes that Andrée is a prodigy about whom books will be written. The girls talk for hours about equality, justice, war and religion; they lose respect for their teachers; they build a world of their own. But they can't stay like this forever.Written in 1954, five years after The Second Sex, the novel was never published in Simone de Beauvoir's lifetime.TRANSLATED BY LAUREN ELKIN - INTRODUCED BY DEBORAH LEVY

    Playwright Olympe De Gouge, assassin Charlotte Corday, and former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, loose their heads, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in revolutionary Paris. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, feminism and terrorism, art and how we actually go about changing the world. It a true story. Or total fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a raucous resurrection that ends in a song and a scaffold.

    And it’s based on an absolutely true story.

    Her artist father died on 9/11, and Joan--an art historian by training--has spent more than a decade maintaining his legacy. Life in the art world is beginning to wear on her--and then one fateful afternoon her husband drops a bombshell: he's fathered twins with another woman.Furious but secretly pleased to have a reason to blow up her life, Joan impulsively decides to get out of town, booking a last-minute trip to Paris as an art courier: the person museums hire to fly valuable works of art to potential clients, discreetly stowed in their carry-on luggage. Sipping her champagne in business-class, she chats up her seatmate, Nate, a good-looking tech nerd who invites her to dinner in Paris. He doesn't know she's carrying drawings worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.But after a romantic dinner and an even more romantic night together, Joan wakes up next to her new lover to discover the drawings gone. Even more shocking is what's been left in their place: a sketch from her father's journals, which she thought had been lost when he died on 9/11, and a poem that reads like a treasure hunt.With Nate as a sidekick, Joan will follow the clues all over Paris--from its grand cathedrals to the romantic bistros to the twisty side streets of Monmarte--hoping to recover the lost art, and her own sense of adventure. What she finds is even better than she'd expected.

    Numbed by the savagery of the life she sees around her, she is fearful and unable to decide if compliance is collaboration. She cannot find a moral center on which to found a life. One day while out cycling, she happens upon the brutal execution of a collaborator, which shocks her from numbness. But the shock is not the awakening of life in her. The story examines the reality of oppression and resistance with extreme authenticity.. Whether love can bring us redemption. Whether what we do matters to us or to the world. Whether we can ever forget what we've done and been. According to author, Lee Vidor: Under Total Eclipse We Will Tremble Like Birds Without Song is a love story taking place among civilians in Europe under the Nazi Occupation in the years 1941-44. This is a new and extremely authentic portrait of life under WW2 Nazi Occupation, based on years of research. The story explores the daily reality of occupied wartime, collaboration and resistance both. The lives and moral dilemmas facing people, and the cost of their decisions to their lives and being. It also accurately documents the routine daily lives and work of Resistance civilians and describes the historical course of the civilian war, through several countries over several years. The book includes a short but definitively accurate historical record of the events which took place in Auschwitz concentration camp, and at the Gestapo massacre of more than 30,000 people in Babi Yar, Kiev, Ukraine on September 29–30, 1941. The Auschwitz Chapter from this novel is an extremely accurate account of Auschwitz concentration camp processes and systems, offered free for unedited publication in educational text books anywhere in the world. The Auschwitz Chapter can also be found as a separate publication on Amazon. Please Note: Both this book and The Auschwitz Chapter are subject to attacks by holocaust deniers. A careful reading of any peculiar review for hidden motive is recommended. Many more reviews of Lee Vidor's books can be seen at: http://www.goodreads.com/author/list/... A critic commented: 'This is the kind of book that makes you think about who you really are. And what you might do. It is fearless fiction which is true and authentic.. The book is both moving and shocking, for the very first time I truly felt that I understood what it might mean to be caught in a war. It was terrifyingly real. I have rarely read any book with a stronger grasp of what it means to be human. Or to be faced with unresolvable moral conflict. What would you really do if the eclipse of war suddenly came swooping down upon you, and fear was all around you. And your moral courage was tested in the endless darkness? ' After you read this book you will know. It's the kind of book you can't forget after you read it.' About Lee Vidor: Lee Vidor is a writer and artist. Lee Vidor is the original source of the astonishing Shakespeare-X Message. She is the author of the novel cycle, 20th Century Bohemians and Angels, which is a cycle of literary novels which dramatizes the 20th Century Modernist Renaissance. The first published book on Amazon now is about the artists and exiles of 1920s Paris.

    It has delighted over 100 million people in 22 countries and is now a major feature film. This book is the definitive account of the award-winning masterpiece, tracing the Phantom legend from its origins in historical fact, through numerous artistic incarnations to the present-day theatre production and film. Divided into three parts, the first section introduces the reader to Gaston Leroux?s classic story, based on the Paris Opera House during la belle epoque; the second section provides a unique insight into the renowned theatre production, with back-stage pictures and enlightening interviews with the director, designers and crew. The final section covers the making of Joel Schumacher?s 2004 film production. Hollywood director Schumacher (whose work has included Veronica Guerin, Phone Booth, Batman Forever and The Client) has brought together an all-star cast to bring this heartrending story to a new generation. This companion book follows the actors ? including Miranda Richardson, Simon Callow, Minnie Driver, Ciaran Hinds, Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler ? and features reportage photos of them at work; the special effects team talks through the work that goes into recreating turn-of the century Paris and make-up artists show how they turned actor Gerard Butler into the menacing Phantom.

    But as she works her way into the inner circle of Robespierre and his mistress, she learns that not even oceans can stop the flames of revolution.Sylvie de Rosiers, as the mulatta daughter of a rich planter and an enslaved woman, enjoys the comforts of a lady in 1791 Saint-Domingue society. But while she is born to privilege, she is never fully accepted by island elites. After a violent rebellion begins the Haitian Revolution, Sylvie and her brother leave their family and old lives behind to flee unwittingly into another uprising--in austere and radical Paris. Sylvie quickly becomes enamored with the aims of the Revolution, as well as with the revolutionaries themselves--most notably Maximilien Robespierre and his mistress, Corn�lie Duplay.As a rising leader and abolitionist, Robespierre sees an opportunity to exploit Sylvie's race and abandonment of her aristocratic roots as an example of his ideals, while the strong-willed Corn�lie offers Sylvie safe harbor and guidance in free thought. Sylvie battles with her past complicity in a slave society and her future within this new world order as she finds herself increasingly torn between Robespierre's ideology and Corn�lie's love.When the Reign of Terror descends, Sylvie must decide whether to become an accomplice while a new empire rises on the bones of innocents...or risk losing her head.

    

    And this year should be no exception…As soon as Kat Jenson set foot in the idyllic French village of Kirchhoffen, she knew she’d found her home. Now she has a dreamy boyfriend, a delightful dog and the perfect job managing a bustling book café in the vibrant Parc Lemmel.But when she learns her boyfriend isn’t all he seems, it’s the start of a difficult summer for Kat. Vindictive troublemakers, work woes and family heartache follow, and the clear blue sky that was her life suddenly seems full of clouds.Then she gets to know the mysterious Noah, and her sun begins to shine brighter than ever. But Noah has problems of his own – ones that could scupper their new-found happiness. Together, can they overcome their many obstacles, and find love again?The perfect summer read for fans of Trisha Ashley, Sarah Morgan and Carole Matthews.‘An absolutely gorgeous French escape full of sunshine – I loved it!’ Rachael Lucas‘Charming, uplifting and utterly delightful – I was totally swept up in this gorgeous book!’ Holly MartinReaders LOVE Sue Moorcroft’s beautiful summer novels!‘I was awake until 3.15am reading… heartwarming. I loved it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘HOLY COW! I could not get enough.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Absolute escapist joy… I felt completely transported.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wonderful escape!! Feel-good brilliant read! Loved this book!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fantastic staycation read, pure escapism.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A charming, heartwarming read. I loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Climb into the pages and soak in the sunshine – this book is wonderful!’ Milly Johnson‘Packed full of love, friendship, romance and sunshine… An addictive read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Full of sunshine and secrets.’ Heidi Swain‘Utterly captivating… A must read… I loved it.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Evocative, engaging and gloriously romantic.’ Cathy Bramley‘I just could not put this story down… Bliss!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    

    He rejects the radical secular values of his contemporaries and embraces Christianity. At the same time, Havard traces his roots back to Russia and follows cultural and political developments in the final years of the Soviet Union. He prays that someday he will be able to contribute to the spiritual revival of his beloved ancestral homeland. In the end, his prayer is granted in dramatic ways - proving Pope Benedict XVI's statement that God acts not only in the spiritual domain but also in the material world. My Russian Way is packed with compelling characters and fascinating vignettes. The book is at once spiritually uplifting and a fun read. My Russian Way will change your view of Russia for good and light the way for the reader's own spiritual journey.

    

    Forced into a political marriage with a man she terms “a half mad half Viking,” Catherine Broussard is caught up in her father’s malice, her husband’s ambition and the Norman Conquest of Anglo-Saxon England.

    No matter that he was the son of an armorer on the estate of Lord Godfrey, Duke of Lorraine; no matter that a peasant's son could never see the realization of such a fantastic dream. In his few spare moments, Bennet practices a rigorous training routine, hoping that somehow he might be selected as a castle squire - the first step toward his goal.Then one day Peter the Hermit rode through Lorraine, describing atrocities commited by infidels in Jerusalem and calling for an army of Christians to march to Palenstine. Bennet's chance had come at last, for when Godfrey took the crusader's cross, he asked Bennet to accompany him to the Holy Land as his squire. With the blue gonfalon flying at the head of the French troops, Bennet began the long journey to Jerusalem - toward adventure, danger, and the possibility that a courageous deed would make his dream of knighthood come true.A panorama of Europe in 1099 unfolds in Margaret Ann Hubbard's thrilling story of the First Crusade.

    Then the kittens have a brilliant idea: why not re-open the place and make it their own? But with three kittens who couldn’t be more different, there’s sure to be disagreement over what makes a perfect cafe, and all sorts of other hijinks… including new animal friends and secrets about the cafe's past that could change everything. Can the kittens band together to keep the opening from being a catastrophe? Filled with mystery, fun, and friendship, each book in the Aristokittens series will expand the world of Disney's The Aristocats through the eyes of its iconic kitten trio--and is the perfect recipe for fun!

    Emily Kimbrough, one of America's great travel writers, takes an unforgettable trip down the Seine River through through Paris and into the Champagne and Bourgogne regions of France.

    The setup works like this: the two opinionated TV cooks confront different ingredients on each show, then make their way through to the finished dishes that make up a meal. The recipes reveal themselves along the way. What's most important here- and it shows up in the cookbook- is that there is no one way to cook. The point of the book isn't to follow recipes, but to cook from the suggestions. And Julia and Jacques have many, many suggestions when it comes to home cooking in the French style. And many tips, for that matter.On the other hand, sometimes you want some rules. And that's where Julia's The Way to Cook comes in. Julia blends classic techniques with common-sense American cooking for a wonderfully instructive volume. Once her master recipe is conquered, cooks can employ the techniques learned in a number of variations. We've put both books together for a terrific gift set that will thrill cooks- and particularly Julia Child fans- of every level. Give this to your sister-in-law and then wait for the dinner invitations to start rolling in.

    The author was an eyewitness to the last days of Paris in June 1940 and joined the chaotic mass exodus south to the unoccupied zone on foot with nothing but his manuscripts. He found himself trapped in Marseille under the Vichy government, a persecuted, stateless Russian, and participated in the early French Resistance before escaping on the last ship to the Americas in 1941.Exiled in Mexico City, Serge poured his recent experience into a fast-moving, gripping novel aimed at an American audience. The book begins in a near-deserted Paris abandoned by the government, the suburbs already noisy with gunfire. Serge’s anti-fascist protagonists join the flood of refugees fleeing south on foot, in cars loaded with household goods, on bikes, pushing carts and prams under the strafing Stukas, and finally make their way to wartime Marseille. Last Times offers a vivid eyewitness account of the city’s criminal underground and no less criminal Vichy authorities, of collaborators and of the growing resistance, of crowds of desperate refugees competing for the last visa and the last berth on the last—hoped-for—ship to the New World.

    There's no one Lucille adores more than her grandmother. So when her beloved Granny Sylvie asks for Lucille's assistance with a small matter, she's happy to help. The next thing she knows, Lucille is on a train to Paris, tasked with retrieving a priceless Dior dress. But not everything is as it seems, and what Lucille finds in a small Parisian apartment will have her scouring the city for answers to a question that could change her entire life.Paris, 1952. Postwar France is full of glamour and privilege, and Alice Ainsley is in the middle of it all. As the wife to the British ambassador to France, Alice's job is to see and be seen--even if that wasn't quite what she signed up for. Her husband showers her with jewels, banquets, and couture Dior dresses, but his affection has become distressingly elusive. As the strain on her marriage grows, Alice's only comfort is her bond with her trusted lady's maid, Marianne. But when a new face appears in her drawing room, Alice finds herself yearning to follow her heart...no matter the consequences.The City of Light comes alive in this lush, evocative tale that explores the ties that bind us together, the truths we hold that make us who we are, and the true meaning of what makes someone family.

    

    

    

    The purpose of this book is to present the castle of Chenonceau and the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, two great monuments of France, which, in addition to their great architectural value, have in common their connection with two great female personalities, Diane de Poitiers and Eleanor of Aquitaine, who led amazing lives and changed the course of history.

    Assembled in 1947, when Ernst had attained the height of his artistic powers, BEYOND PAINTING is a definitive autobiographical document of the painter and the creative processes behind his work, enhanced by testaments by many of his friends including fellow Surrealists Andr Breton, Paul luard, Roberto Matta and Hans Arp, as well as others such as New York art dealer Julien Levy. BEYOND PAINTING also contains over 150 illustrations dating from 1917-1947, including complete versions of Ernst's revolutionary experiments in frottage and collage, Natural History and The Lion of Belfort. Also included is a preface by New York artist Robert Motherwell and a chronology of Ernst's life written by the painter himself. Solar Art Directives features the most innovative artists of the 20th century.

    David Sweetman uncovers a more complex side to this celebrant of bacchanalian bar room scenes and orgies.

    He wrote of his traumatic childhood, his courageous lone voyage to the United States, and how he caught the eye and heart of one of Europe's most enigmatic figures Arturo Lopez-Willshaw. Joining Lopez in Paris after the war, he took on the restoration of the Hotel Lambert. With Arturo, and indeed with his wife Patricia, he attended or was host to some of the great balls of the age. Alexis de Redé was never far from the epicentre of high society, and some of the great artistic and social figures of the twentieth century played cameo roles in his life. His friendships were many, and remarkably diverse, including Salvador Dalí, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Yves Saint Laurent, Brigitte Bardot, Rudolf Nureyev, Maria Callas, and Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. In these sparkling memoirs, profusely illustrated with images from his own collection, he talked of his close friendship with Arturo, and after his death with the legendary queen of Paris society, Marie-Hélène de Rothschild. A man of exceptional elegance and style, he lived a life in which aesthetic perfection was his aim and his ideal. He will be remembered as the man who restored the Hotel Lambert where he lived from 1949 until his death on 9 July 2004 at the age of 82. He hosted the splendid Oriental Ball at the Lambert in 1969 and was the last survivor of a world in which magnificent costume balls were given and the beau monde of the world invited. An exquisite host, whose lunches, dinners and parties were legendary, he was also an astute businessman.

    

    Augustin Anti-Pelagian Writings: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church V5, by Saint Augustin . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183955.

    

    Heretics, troubadours, knights, and spies fight for their lives as the Crusaders tighten their grip on the beleaguered Cathar stronghold. The action takes place in what is now southwestern France during the hot summer of 1209. The Pope has launched a Crusade against the peaceful Cathar heretics of Languedoc. As the novel opens, the Crusaders have just destroyed a nearby city, killing almost 20,000 people, even those who had sought shelter in the Catholic Cathedral. The people of Carcassonne fear an impending massacre. Through the eyes of five characters - a feudal lord, a monk spy, a female troubadour, an old healer, and a heretic girl - "The Song of the Troubadour" tells the story of the siege of Carcassonne.

    Madeleine Hours, as Conservateur en Chef at the Louvre, in Paris, where many of Corot's works are on view, brings to her subject exceptional knowledge and insight.

    we are given vivid sketches of the men who changed the course of modern art, and beyond that the definitive portrait of that period's most extraordinary artist." The dust jacket has edge tears and chips and is price clipped. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall