“There was a pleasant party of barge people round the fire. You might not have thought it pleasant, but they did; for they were all friends or acquaintances, and they liked the same sort of things, and talked the same sort of talk. This is the real secret of pleasant society.”
This classic novel depicts the lives of three siblings living near a railway station during the early 20th century. The story follows their journey of resilience and the enduring love they share, as they navigate through the challenges of their unconventional upbringing. more
“Every mountaintop encounter is a reminder of the wonders that await those who dare to climb.”
“Les bras d'une mère sont faits de tendresse et un doux sommeil benit l'enfant qui s'y abandonne.”
“The city gives even to children a sophisticated look that baffles the casual psychologist.”