In essence, this is a tale about Marie-Jeanne Claudel’s place in the world – growing up in the knowledge and awareness of those around her as she can see ‘love-glows’ in others.
Marie-Jeanne was born into tragic family circumstances in 1958, but is surrounded by a muse called ‘love’ that acts as narrator throughout the story. ‘Love’ watches over her life as she masters her unique, insightful gifts to see and understand the glow of love and loneliness in others.
Set in the Valley of Nyons, Southern France, author Nina George provides entertaining plot-lines and a merry cast with a backdrop of books, literary references; a mobile library named Louis and even a litteramour book club making this perfect for fans of love and books!
Together with her foster Father Francis, they set about delivering books to those in the region through their mobile library Louis. This gives Marie-Jeanne the perfect opportunity to play not only matchmaker of souls, but the right book for the right person. She really is an endearing character but as she grows, she can’t deny that the love glow seems to have passed her by. Can she find love for herself? She has an abundance to give so why does the glow allude her?
Nina has created a delightful, quirky bookish cast ready for you to meet and you’ll love Marie-Jeanne – the village hero unlocking joy and happiness in unique characters.
Penguin
ISBN 9780241436615