Hector Malo's unconditional writing talent, classic style and ability to make readers fall in love with the heroes of his stories have earned him worldwide fame and fame. His books in his native France are considered an example of excellent literary language, and little Frenchmen study his work in school. The novel “In the Family” is little known to Russians. Its heroine is the brave and kind girl Perrine, who was left an orphan. She embarks on a long journey and crosses half of France to find her father's relatives and earn their trust. She doesn't expect a warm welcome because her father married her mother without the family's approval. The girl will have to go through a lot before she gets to the family castle, but with her ability to steadfastly endure all adversities and never lose her good spirit, she wins the undivided sympathy of readers.