Marie Blanche is an unforgettable family fresco, spanning almost the entire 20th century and three continents: international bestselling author Jim Fergus confirms his exceptional talent as a storyteller and offers us a masterpiece filled with rare power of emotion. Through his mother's diary, the writer takes us into her private life, which began as a fairy tale, but gradually took on the appearance of a tragedy. He fits the hidden into the historical context, touching on many themes of the era, such as arranged marriages, infidelity, incest, pedophilia, the values of the aristocracy. Although this book contains many real names and true stories, genuine historical facts and events, at the same time it is an artistic work a work, a novel, a figment of the imagination that helps the author come to terms with what hurt him in everyday life.

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