A Fifty-Year Silence: Love, War and a Ruined House in France

Discover the poignant narrative of 'A Fifty-Year Silence: Love, War and a Ruined House in France' by Miranda Richmond Mouillot. This memoir is a heartfelt exploration of family secrets and enduring love that emerged from the ashes of WWII. After her grandparents, Anna and Armand, navigated the turmoil of war, they found solace in a picturesque village in southern France, only for Anna to leave, taking with her the echoes of their past. Miranda's quest to unravel the mystery of their silence transports readers through generations, revealing not only heartache but also resilience and the pursuit of happiness. With vivid descriptions and a blend of humor and warmth, this book offers a touching account of making a home amidst ruins and rediscovering love across time and space. Perfect for fans of historical memoirs and family sagas, 'A Fifty-Year Silence' is an essential read that intertwines love, loss, and the spirit of survival. Immersive and fascinating, it beckons readers to reflect on their own stories while honoring the enduring bonds that shape us. Order your BRAND NEW copy today at Smartfox NZ and experience this unforgettable journey of redemption and connection.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922182586
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2015
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 320


Description:
After surviving World War II by escaping the Nazi occupation, Miranda Richmond Mouillot's grandparents, Anna and Armand, bought an old stone house in a remote, picturesque village in the south of France. Five years later, Anna packed her bags and walked out on Armand, taking the typewriter and their children. The two never saw or spoke to each other again. This is the deeply involving account of Miranda's journey to find out what happened. To discover the roots of this embittered and entrenched silence, Miranda abandons her plans for the future and moves to the old stone house, now a crumbling ruin, where she immerses herself in letters and archival materials, slowly teasing stories out of her reticent, and declining, grandparents. Along the way she finds herself learning how not only to survive, but to thrive - making a home in the village and falling in love. With warmth, humour, and rich, evocative detail, A Fifty-Year Silence is a heartbreaking, uplifting love story spanning two continents and three generations.

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