A young woman takes a job as a waitress in a provincial town in 1930s France. A married man from a nearby chateau falls in love with her. They go away together and an ill-starred affair follows.
Trilogía Francesa Serie
Esta trilogía se adentra en el corazón de los conflictos bélicos y su profundo impacto en las vidas individuales. Cada novela descubre detalles íntimos de personajes cuyos destinos están entrelazados con las intensas experiencias de la guerra y sus secuelas. La serie explora magistralmente la resiliencia del espíritu humano frente a un sufrimiento inmenso. Ofrece un examen poderoso y conmovedor de la supervivencia y la pérdida.
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