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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Lea and Benedicte, two young sisters hidden in a Bordeaux convent. Their bond deepens as they share their childhood, but they remain haunted by the mystery of their parents' disappearances. While Benedicte returns to a semblance of normalcy after the war, Lea is unable to escape her traumatic memories and embarks on a heart-wrenching quest for the truth. This narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the impact of war on personal identity.
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Shadows of a Childhood, Élisabeth Gille
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Shadows of a Childhood
- Subtitle
- A Novel of War and Friendship
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Élisabeth Gille
- Publisher
- New Press
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 138
- ISBN13
- 9781595583567
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Lea and Benedicte, two young sisters hidden in a Bordeaux convent. Their bond deepens as they share their childhood, but they remain haunted by the mystery of their parents' disappearances. While Benedicte returns to a semblance of normalcy after the war, Lea is unable to escape her traumatic memories and embarks on a heart-wrenching quest for the truth. This narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the impact of war on personal identity.