"Marie-Claire: A Novel" by Marguerite Audu is a warm and touching story of a woman who went through life's trials to find herself and her place in the world. The main character, Marie-Claire, is forced to leave her native small island and take her first step into a big city, where she encounters new people, difficulties and joys of life. Through events in her life, Marie-Claire explores true values, learns to distance herself from the past, and discovers new possibilities for herself. Marguerite Audu's novel is an optimistic and at the same time frank story about self-improvement, mercy and self-belief."