Publisher's Synopsis
A Little-Sister is a novel written by French author Maurice Landrieux and originally published in 1913. The story follows the life of a young girl named Rosalie, who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by her older sister, Marie. The two sisters live together in poverty, with Marie working hard to provide for both of them.Rosalie is a sweet and innocent child, but she struggles to fit in with her peers and often feels lonely. She finds solace in her imagination and in the company of her sister, who is both a mother figure and a best friend to her.As Rosalie grows older, she begins to develop romantic feelings for a young man named Jacques. However, their relationship is complicated by Marie's disapproval and by Jacques' own personal struggles.Throughout the novel, Landrieux explores themes of family, love, and the struggles of poverty. He also delves into the inner world of a young girl's imagination, painting a vivid picture of Rosalie's dreams and fantasies.A Little-Sister is a touching and poignant novel that offers a glimpse into the life of a young girl in early 20th century France. It is a timeless story of love, loss, and the enduring bond between siblings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
