"Told in a French Garden" by Mildred Aldrich is a compilation of intertwined narratives set during the dawn of World War I. The story follows a varied group of companions who reconvene in a beautiful French garden. Each chapter lets a different person share their story, giving insights on life, love, and the difficult nature of being human during times filled with chaos. The book begins by presenting a circle of familiar faces, all possessing different backgrounds and areas of expertise that bring them together for the summer of 1914, right before the break out of war. Surrounded by scenery, the characters share stories that reveal their lives and beliefs, which then prepares readers for storytelling. As their get-together continues, anticipation rises over war, and throws a shadow over their retreat.
Told in a French Garden August, 1914
By Mildred Aldrich
Amidst a tranquil garden, friends exchange gripping personal stories as the shadow of war darkens their summer retreat.
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About the AuthorMildred Aldrich (1853-1928) was an American journalist, editor, writer and translator. She spent her early career as a journalist and editor in Boston before moving to Paris, where she continued working as a foreign correspondent and translator. In 1914, shortly before the start of World War I, she retired to a house in the French countryside overlooking the Marne River valley. She published a novel and four accounts of her life based on collections of her letters written during the war years. In 1922, she was awarded the French Legion of Honour in recognition of her assistance to soldiers and refugees, and the influence her books apparently had in persuading the United States government to declare war on Germany.
Mildred Aldrich (1853-1928) was an American journalist, editor, writer and translator. She spent her early career as a journalist and editor in Boston before moving to Paris, where she continued working as a foreign correspondent and translator. In 1914, shortly before the start of World War I, she retired to a house in the French countryside overlooking the Marne River valley. She published a novel and four accounts of her life based on collections of her letters written during the war years. In 1922, she was awarded the French Legion of Honour in recognition of her assistance to soldiers and refugees, and the influence her books apparently had in persuading the United States government to declare war on Germany.
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