Little Jewel

Discover the enchanting world of *Little Jewel* by the acclaimed author Patrick Modiano. This captivating trade paperback, published in 2015, transports you through the nostalgic streets of Paris as it explores themes of memory, identity, and the intricacies of human relationships. At just 144 pages, *Little Jewel* offers a profound narrative that follows the journey of nineteen-year-old Théa restlessly searching for her mother, whom she believed died years ago in Morocco. Her encounter with a mysterious woman in a yellow coat ignites a quest filled with suspense and longing. Modiano's evocative prose—hailed by the 2014 Nobel Prize committee—unveils the richness of personal history, making this book a must-have for literature enthusiasts. Featuring a unique perspective on childhood and betrayal, *Little Jewel* intertwines every corner of Paris with the threads of Théa's memories, offering readers an emotionally rich experience. Ideal for fans of literary fiction, this book is a perfect addition to your personal library. Order now and enjoy *Little Jewel* with FREE shipping at Smartfox NZ, your go-to destination for the latest in literature and more!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925240115
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2015
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 144


Description:
I'd tell him everything, about my mother, about Jean Borand, about the apartment near the Bois de Boulogne, and about the girl they used to call Little Jewel...The same terrifying panic that came over me in the street and woke me with a start at five in the morning. One day in the corridors of the metro, nineteen-year-old Thérèse sees a woman in a yellow coat. Could this be her mother? Who called her Little Jewel? But didn't her mother die in Morocco years earlier? She follows the woman, hoping to find answers to questions that have haunted her since childhood. As Thérèse describes her elusive memories, travelling around Paris, she reveals how every corner of the city recalls the past. Little Jewel is a profound story about memory, childhood, betrayal, and the search for identity and connection. Called the 'Marcel Proust of our time', Modiano writes prose that is limpid, spare and elegant. The 2014 Nobel Prize committee awarded him the prize 'for the art of memory with which he has evoked the most ungraspable human destinies and uncovered the life-world of the Occupation'. 'Little Jewel is Modiano's Madame Bovary.' Jérôme Garcin, Le Nouvel Observateur 'Modiano is the poet of the Occupation and a spokesman for the disappeared.' Guardian

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