Publisher's Synopsis
A Village In Picardy is a historical fiction novel written by Ruth Louise Gaines and published in 1918. The story is set in a small village in the Picardy region of France during World War I. The novel follows the lives of the villagers as they navigate the challenges of war, including food shortages, bombings, and the arrival of German soldiers.The main character of the novel is Marie, a young woman who works as a nurse in a local hospital. Marie is passionate about helping others and is deeply affected by the war and its impact on her community. As the story progresses, Marie becomes involved in the local resistance movement and works to help her fellow villagers escape from the German occupation.The novel also explores the relationships between the villagers, including Marie's romantic involvement with a soldier named Jean. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the village and its surroundings, as well as the horrors of war.Overall, A Village In Picardy is a powerful and moving novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during one of the most tumultuous periods in history. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.
