Two French storytellers and a runaway girl travel through fairytale
lands, Italian theatres, and the battlefields of France in search of a
place to belong as Napoleon's Empire falls, from the author of
Josephine's Garden.
Remi Victoire is the golden child among all the theatre orphans; he
dreams of a life on a Paris stage. But when this future is stolen from
him, Remi and his faithful friend Pascal turn their backs on Paris
forever.
With Saskia, a runaway orphan girl, Remi and Pascal form a performing
troupe, travelling through the fairytale lands that are home to the
Brothers Grimm, before finding a safe haven in Venice.
As Napoleon's vast Empire crumbles, the French storytellers discover
that Paris itself is now at risk of invasion and they fear for the loved
ones they have left behind.
From picturesque villages to Italian theatres and on to the battlefields
outside of Paris, this is a beautifully told story about the bonds of
love and friendship, the importance of stories, and finding a place to
belong.
Praise for Stephanie Parkyn:
'... a vividly imagined and unforgettable tale of love, hope and
friendship. Above all, though, this a novel about stories...' Better
Reading
'A luminous, enthralling tale of love, treachery, treason and
friendship...full of unexpected twists and turns.' Kate Forsyth on
Josephine's Garden
'Spellbinding, rich and an immensely enjoyable blend of fact and
fiction.' Blue Wolf Reviews on Josephine's Garden
